If anybody is interested in implementing encrypted DMs in masterdon - this dev.to article series seems like an interesting guide: https://dev.to/tanker/taking-mastodon-security-to-the-next-level-part-1-encrypt-your-toots-2p00
I think it would make more sense to use matrix here. Would be great to see a mastodon/matrix collab for this feature.
@sri I'm happy with my DMs completely disabled on this instance. The last thing I need is another re-invented email.
@sri My vote would be to throw this PHP form into the profile and be done. https://formspammertrap.com/implement.php That's what I use on my website and it's fantastic for blocking spam and enabling comms. The form could be disabled for Fedi blocked users/instances.