@Ashedryden welcome.Fediverse is definitely the place to research and discuss such things.To get an idea of things, a LOT of replies to this linked post discuss the problems people have and shows how disconnected, at least Eugen is, in regards to harassment of marginalized folks and moderation to limit such things.https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113063493237838349Good luck, I hope some real change comes soon, and may you be as federated as you wish, friend.