Gemini is a monoculture. They almost say it in the FAQ:
> 2.5 Why not just use a subset of HTTP and HTML?
> [...] The problem is that deciding upon a strictly limited subset of HTTP and HTML, slapping a label on it and calling it a day would do almost nothing to create a clearly demarcated space where people can go to consume only that kind of content in only that kind of way. [...]
The protocol itself has very strong opinions on what is allowed and what is not. It is simple but mandates TLS (so, not simple), because authors think encryption is important but other things are not. It is also deliberately non-extensible.
Not saying it is a bad thing, I mean, they didn't hurt anyone. But that protocol is clearly intended as a rallying point for like-minded individuals rather than something for everyone to use.
> 2.5 Why not just use a subset of HTTP and HTML?
> [...] The problem is that deciding upon a strictly limited subset of HTTP and HTML, slapping a label on it and calling it a day would do almost nothing to create a clearly demarcated space where people can go to consume only that kind of content in only that kind of way. [...]
The protocol itself has very strong opinions on what is allowed and what is not. It is simple but mandates TLS (so, not simple), because authors think encryption is important but other things are not. It is also deliberately non-extensible.
Not saying it is a bad thing, I mean, they didn't hurt anyone. But that protocol is clearly intended as a rallying point for like-minded individuals rather than something for everyone to use.