npub1jc0sh3wdfut8hmnmqy8l4smqhnq0y32mn5536mdn9wtsac5geynslnsldg (npub1jc0…sldg) npub1u959cy3h0u87576zdn4pm0xw9qhra53cyr55gqs40vvzhmx3ye9stlqv8f (npub1u95…qv8f) I've seen the tension. If you want a wide audience, you get some jerks. If you join a small instance you get many fewer jerks, but a much smaller audience.
I've gone with a smaller instance and promiscuous follows to increase reach. The balance is working for me.