Theory:

People on Lemmy self select to be here, usually as a direct backlash to prevailing Reddit culture, management or behaviour.

Reddit is mainstream, discoverable, friction free for the masses.

OTOH, there is small (albeit deliberate friction) in engagement here, that hearkens back to USENET days. It’s analog, messy and human. There are some bots here (to be sure) so I don’t know how long the Golden Age of Lemmy will exist, but clearly this space was designed by someone who knows the old magics. It shows.

Therefore, if you posit an inverse correlation between “is an utter cunt” and “wants to interact on niche social media forum called Lemmy”, I think you’d have a safe bet.

It’s not a a hard gate by any means, but it gambles (correctly) on friction keeping the biggest trolls away. The ROI for being a cunt is demonstrably higher on Reddit, Tiktok etc

Result: Lemmy is a nicer place to visit. For now.

Also, yes: I am Australian. Does it show? Cunt cunt cunty cunt cuntington III.