My suggestion if you want the Fediverse to work, follow and favorite and boost the absolute hell out of people. It’s not about dopamine or clout chasing, it’s about letting people know they’re not just typing into a void.
@jsit I would like to add to this, that if you have the means, then financially supporting those that run whatever server you are one, would also be a great idea. I'd sooner give the guy that runs Mastadon €8 a month than some fashy git.