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I think "mute instance" is just another name for block instance.
Users can't block an instance totally, a user's instance blocking is sort of midway between a mute and a block.
That's part of the reason why it's important that admins do instance-level blocks of bad instances, as they really can fully block them.
In response to feedback, I've tweaked the Fedi.Tips guide to transferring your Mastodon account to another server:
️ https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server
It's still the same instructions but I've tried to make the language clearer, and spread them out over a few more steps so that each step is as easy as possible.
Also added some more answers to common questions about transfers.
If you have any questions about transferring your account, no matter how simple, feel free to ask 
@EllenInEdmonton @mtechman @skyfire747
You can use the website on a phone as well, it works just like using it on a computer.
For the original poster's server, their website is at https://mastodon.ie
I'm not sure but I think the original original use of pinging as a verb was on submarines where they sent out a sonar "ping" to see if anything was nearby? It actually sounded like a ping.
You can share follows, yes. Go to your server's website, then Preferences, then Import & Export, then the Export section and download the file for your follows.
You can share this file with other people, they can upload it to their account by going to Import & Export, then Import, then importing the file.
There's nothing similar for filters though.
Hey there, here are lots of ways to discover more accounts to follow: https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accounts-to-follow-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-how-do-i-find-my-friends
You don't have to do them all, but the more you do the fuller your feed will become.
Glad you found the answer! 
Mentioning an account is also known as @-ing because you type @ and then the name of the account. It's also known as tagging a person.
I've done a full guide all about mentions on Mastodon and the wider Fediverse:
️ https://fedi.tips/what-are-mentions-on-mastodon-what-does-ing-mean
Hopefully this answers all the questions people have about this topic. Let me know if I've missed something
Your server mstdn.social has already totally blocked Threads (Meta's platform) so you don't need to worry about that.
To block the bluesky bridge block the account @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy (copy paste this entire thing into the search box if you can't click on it, and yes it is meant to repeat twice like that).
I'm not sure how the options on that list are chosen.
Maybe the lead developer @flomp can comment?
Ahhh that's a good point, thank you
I'll try to rewrite it so it's clearer, and I also ought to mention that some apps don't show the redirect.
By the way it's not just the message, it also prevents people following the old account.
On the website interface?
What are you using to view the old profile? Some apps don't show the redirect unfortunately 
If you view it through the web interface or most apps the profile should show a redirect message with your new account.
1. Once you've done the transfer fully, your account on the old server should start redirecting people to your new account. When this happens, it will (possibly gradually) stop showing up in suggestions and people will only see your new account suggested.
2. As long as you don't delete it, you can still go back to your old account and reply from there, but you would have to switch off the redirect and then switch it back on again.
p.p.p.s. Attached a screenshot of the latest version of this scam post. It's similar to the original but slightly tweaked.
It's a scam, it isn't really from Mastodon support. The scammers are trying to trick people into giving them their card details.
Genuine server admins will never ask you for card details.
If you see this scam, please report it straight away by clicking ⋯ under the scam post and then "Report". Make sure you select the option to forward the report to the origin server.
I've reported it for you
You can report it too by clicking ⋯ on the post and then "report".
Yes, very much alive!
If your timeline seems quiet, there are lots of ways to discover people to follow on here: https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-find-accounts-to-follow-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse-how-do-i-find-my-friends
Sam, I think you mean my other account @FediFollows ?
Fedihost also does lots of useful tutorial videos for people who run their own Fediverse servers:
If you want managed hosting approx £3 to £5 is probably the lowest you can get while still being reliable and sustainable.
One of the newer hosts you might want to try is https://fedihost.co/hosting/mastodon
Reducing the number of users does lower the costs, but not in a linear way. There are some services that have to be present on all servers even if they have one user. If there are many users these fixed costs get diluted, if there's one user they have to pay for all the fixed costs.