The instance seems to be mostly right wing trolls. I know defederating is unpopular but I don't think much is to be lost in this case and it can save the mods some headaches.
Edit: the response on exploding-heads.com to my reporting of transphobia. Courtesy of the "second in command"
That's a cop out. Blocking requires engagement with the content, and some of us want a blanket ban so it doesn't seep into our space.
I just want to post about fun stuff without having to wade waist deep in content that wants people to kill themselves.
Guess I'm just more liberal here. Agree to disagree. I personally miss the wild west attitudes of the early internet