I am not blocked, I just can't follow. I can still subscribe and interact, so not much practical difference.
You were prolly grandfathered in because you followed before the recent kerfuffle.
@EubieDrew @obi There is no 'grandfathering in'. If that instance would block Qoto, you'd get unfollowed automatically.
That said, I managed to follow her too, so it's nothing weird here.
@EubieDrew @obi I just wanted to comment that it might be a blip in the matrix and to try again in a few mins.
It happens sometimes, probably when either server was a bit overloaded for a moment.