@RenewedRebecca I think Jerry's original post accurately describes the problems with both server-based and user-based moderation. The insult-to-injury portion of the issue is that the impacted users are directed to assume the responsibility of user-based moderation. So while additional user-based moderation tools may be helpful, they are also an additional barrier to entry as part of the Mastodon sign-up process and provide additional ammo to the "fedi-experts" as Jerry called them

One advantage and under-developed feature of the fediverse is migrating to another server. Improving the migration workflow will allow users to leave instances who are not using their server-based moderation tools sufficiently. This could potentially be implemented with an invite system to facilitate the conversation with users describing their experience with harassment.