Joanne FreemanI figure that bigger servers are slower; that they have different rules. But since you can communicate with all servers from other ones, and follow people from other servers, why change? Is it because "local" posts are only from your server? (I'll admit, I haven't looked at that category yet...newbie that I am.)
MNTLe DMGD@jbf1755 what I've found is that the vast majority of those who migrate out to smaller servers are either looking for a more curated experience with a smaller community, or wanting a more open environment with less moderation. Not necessarily for extremist content, but to be able to voice an unpopular opinion. Some move because smaller servers tend to be faster and not prone to the slowdown associated with large amount of users during peak hours.