I think I want to run multiple instances due to instance blocking so I can see all my friends and news accounts I want to see.

Is there an app that consolidates feeds from multiple instances for you? Or one that lets you cross post to multiple instances easily?

@425suzanne it may make sense to run your own paid instance and use that to determine who you are federated with. It might be less of a headache in the long run, though at a slightly higher cost.
@gravedigger I've considered that many times. I'm more worried about the time and effort to properly moderate than the cost... but I've definitely mulled it.
@425suzanne I think it depends on the scale you intend to go for. If it's just a personal one, there's quite a bit less work than if you plan to open it up to a larger community.
Just yourself, a few friends, folks you work with? I don't think that'll be too much work, from what I've read.
@gravedigger good point! i know enough folks in the board game sphere that are looking for a game-centric home that I was thinking about a broader (but not huge) picture.

@425suzanne There is part of me that would like a broader picture collective for board game folks, and there's part of me that wants something more closely clustered around my personal non-negotiables.

I love the local option, and I'd love to have the folks I trust in that local tab. Or maybe just a trusted tab for them.

The federated tab however, is too much. I'd like a step between. or even multiple steps between.