People need to reject the idea that “bigger number = better service”. The big players like that line of thinking because it cements their role of dominance and discourages competition. The fediverse will never be as big as Meta and it’s all the better for it. IDK about others but I prefer a small, active userbase with interests similar to my own over an ocean of crap
Growing up in the NorthWoods, naturally I’ve seen deer fight. They rear up on their hind legs and kick with their fronts as they come back down. There’s about a 50% chance of a mama doe either doing that, or just running. I guarantee if mama decides to fight you’re not gonna have a good time