Yeah, people have become too reliant on algorithms.
I write a little bit about why the Fediverse "churns” here https://shellsharks.com/notes/2024/03/29/why-does-the-fediverse-churn.
I also write about quality vs quantity as it relates to Fedi vs "traditional" social media - https://shellsharks.com/notes/2023/11/17/quantity-over-quality-quandary
It takes work to make your Fedi feed good and stay good, work is why it doesn't seem to stick for people.