@dasdom I follow hashtags. Once I've got the people using the hashtags flowing into my timeline, I start to pick out people to follow. People who inevitably repost other people, outside the hashtags, who I can then also look at following. If you start with a prolific tag (#CatsOfMastodon, #DogsOfMastodon, #FotoMontag, #SilentSunday) or even just a high level keyword like #Music or #Gardening, you'll be well on your way. Good luck!