I like Mastodon because -- it promises independence from bigco silos run by megalomaniac billionaires hell-bent on conquering everything. I just want to play with my friends. I'm into working together not world domination. Been there, done that, found it boring and lonely.
@davew It tends to be "locally boring" until you can hit a critical mass of interesting feeds and consistent posters.
Even following a couple bot accounts can help, but just be actively engaged in following anything that fits your fancy