@lrhodes More than Dunbars-number (150-200) of active users on a server means you have an actual need for people to do jobs like moderation and system-administration and fund-raising. That's three jobs and they mostly do it alone.
Only maniacs do it. Thanks maniacs!
Small instances are best though.
I was more pleased to hear of hundreds of new instances than hundreds of thousands of new users.
@richt @rysiek @pre @lrhodes
Here's one guide about making your own instance: https://joinfediverse.wiki/How_to_host_your_own_Fediverse_instance%3F
I'm sure there are more.