I really like the concept of a federated message board. This is what I wanted for my life. However, Lemmy.ml is kinda difficult to surf through comments and it’s actually bothering me. It actually clones the new reddit, while the old reddit was much better in terms of reading.
If lotide federated properly, that might be more up your alley. Sadly, its a bit iffy http://narwhal.city/
https://arewefriendsyet.lotide.org/lotide-lemmy.html