I think all these journalists joining is pretty bullish. 

One of my main reasons to still open X is the blazing fast coverage of current events. If that can happen on farcaster to some extent then it will be easy for me and others to decrease the usage of X

Something I miss from X are some cool engineering writers or devs.

notable persons on x I would like to have here are

https://x.com/jh3yy
https://x.com/mattpocockuk
https://x.com/argyleink
https://x.com/Una
https://x.com/addyosmani
https://x.com/peduarte
https://x.com/engineers_feed

I know is not up to you. Sharing the list just in case

Is there are starterpack which is maintained and can I autofollow additions?

Writer, podcaster, and commentator on foreign affairs and politics. Runs /dropglobalnews

Clanker Broadcasting Service /cbs

has anyone made a starter pack with journalists to follow? 

I only know of @mazmhussain