It's also interesting because it highlights what servers people went to. I found the breakdown for me somewhat enlightening. Aha, so these are the types of people I follow.
(What you say supports what I've heard, of arguments among the bien-pensant about the "correct" Mastodon server to choose, and automated blocklists of those who choose wrong. I'm pretty sure neither existed when I created my Mastodon account years ago.)
https://twitodon.com/
https://fedifinder.glitch.me/
https://fedi.directory/