@tchambers I haven't seen it myself but I'm told it's the case. I've even expressed my befuddlement: I thought stuff only showed up on the federated timeline if somebody was following them or somebody who boosted it, or if somebody local boosted it. But apparently I'm wrong about that?
@jdp23 I've not seen it yet either, but will keep my eyes open -- If you do find it share me a screen shot.