yes and yes for me too. I cannot find anyone unless they've given me their username or handle or whatever its called.
I was glad to see drumpty lost $400M for Truth Social, his social media platform. just one more bizness he ground down to a nub.

Hi, Lori! I cannot find anyone with the app's "search" box. Unless a person has explicitly given me their "@blah biddily blah " name or account or handle or whatever it's called on here, I cannot find them. Hints??

awww she could be my Axel's sister

hello Lori! Sue L. here. I got my account sorted out. 😎