I think this passage says it all:
"The reason QOTO became a focal point at this time is because *we were one of the only servers that allowed our users to choose what content they wanted to block*, and made our blocklist optional, but at the same time *had a zero tolerance stance for hate speech and prejudice*. It became a haven for the LGBTQ+ community that wanted the freedom to choose for themselves what instances make the cut or not."
Do you want to be treated as an *adult* - free to explore the world but held responsible for what you do and say, or as an *infant* that needs protection because they don't know yet how to navigate this world and cannot be held responsible for what they do and say?