@schwa I think the thing I'd enjoy is the local timeline being full of content that is more likely to apply to me (than I find in the current instance), plus I'm just generally curious to try a smaller instance to actually see if I notice the difference or not (it's def possible it's actually all the same in the end).

As to identity, def a good point. I know there are def some artist and circus ones out there...but i get enough of that on IG, so I'm here for my nerd side.