I’ve received more positive interactions in the last month here on Lemmy and I ever did in my 12 years on Reddit. On Reddit I am generally too anxious to post shit or engage in any way which led me to live that lurk life. I’m sure more toxicity will come as the user base continues to grow but, for now, this place is pretty fuckin’ cool and I appreciate you all.
One thing I learnt about toxicity during the year and few months I’m on the fediverse is that admins are more proactive to the server’s rules. There are servers with fewer rules or with poor admins/moderators, but those that are more serious, you won’t feel like you’re defenceless.
Another good thing is that you can create your own server with your own rules and a better management than the place where you were on.
So, yes, toxicity will come eventually, but with a good set of rules and decent admins/moderators to make them come into effect, this place will be wonderful.