If I were in a position of authority at Buffer, and happened to stumble upon Sprout Social's problematic blog post on the Fediverse, I couldn't help but feel a smidgen of excitement.
It is quite clear that Buffer comprehends the essence of the Fediverse, as evidenced by their seamless integration with Mastodon. Regrettably, this doesn't seem to be the case for Sprout Social.
After digesting the aforementioned blog post, I must admit that I personally wouldn't feel entirely confident entrusting Sprout Social with any matters related to the Fediverse. Consequently, I find myself leaning towards wholeheartedly recommending Buffer to all those dedicated social media managers who are actively participating in the Fediverse.