a lot of the more prominent Mastodon instances operate on a principle where they moderate more heavily than their rules would suggest, because they have redefined words to have a broader or different meaning. it's a tactic that the far left routinely employs, often together with holier-than-thou shaming tactics. i've noticed that some of my moderate and conservative friends shy away from the Fediverse because it's so hostile to other perspectives, even when expressed in the most civil of ways. and sometimes, my users can get a little rough, which is basically a death sentence in terms of federation. you were struck off the "good" list the moment you dared to have the wrong perspective in the first place. expressing it a bit bluntly and being willing to debate it extensively? no chance, straight to the block list you go.