@MichaelBishop @utzer @mooklepticon

There are lots of ways individuals can find people to follow which don't depend on server size or follow numbers: https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accounts-to-follow-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-how-do-i-find-my-friends/

Groups and directories are especially good methods.

Server admins can add relays, especially Fedibuzz relays which are based on specific hashtags or server:

https://fedi.tips/using-relays-to-quickly-expand-a-servers-view-of-the-fediverse/