Mastodon's terminology needs some (for lack of a better word) humanization.
From now on, I'm going to stop calling them "instances" and start calling them "communities" because that's what they are. ♥️
Now for a better name for "the fediverse..." 
@mawr @troubleMoney makes fedi sound like a tv show
@troubleMoney Now THAT I like, and not just 'cause Firefly. :D