@pixelfed the text is totally confused as to how it works though, seemingly didn't do the slightest bit of research as to what is actually going on
"Be aware, though, that the most popular server, pixelfed.social, which boasts 54,200 users, was not accepting new registrations when I signed in. The next English-language server available seemed to be shared.graphics, which, at the time I checked it, boasted a little under 1,250 users."
"Pixelfed could be fun and useful to try. However, if you are looking for a more robust crowd size for social networking, you will probably have to look elsewhere."