Ann is proposed as a small annotation server designed to allow users to write and share annotations on various web content in a flexible and collaborative manner. The discussion around Ann contrasts it with existing services like hypothes.is, suggesting a need for more open, vendor-neutral formats for web annotation. There is strong enthusiasm in the comments for tools that support a wider range of voices and perspectives, implying that users desire not only functional annotation capabilities but also a democratized platform where diverse opinions can be shared without being restricted by content platform policies.