That was also my initial strategy, until I had the idea of separating politics and less annoying stuff into different accounts - block lists pretty much helped with that.

Too be fair unlike the other instances this is without doubt an instance for the Russia bootlickers.

Thats the correct answer. If too much stupid stuff gets past the block filters its handy just to switch to the subscribed tab.

Of course this may not get rid of people posting tiring stuff on the subscribed instances, but block filters also seem to work for communities - honestly, thats what I mainly use as instance blocks seem too overboard. Overtly sexist or ageist instances get blocked tho.