I'm only starting now to get a feel for how the multi-instance ecosystem works. Got an update for our instance admin noting how they can block instances that tend to drive trolls/hate speech, whatever. Fascinating to see how this all works in practice. the approach of your instance admin clearly is pretty key to how you experience the broader Mastodon ecosystem.
@joshtpm The admin/moderation is everything. Fortunately most are open about their blocklists and freely share lists & reasons.