I'm realizing something. Might be related to #mastodon etiquette if there is such a thing.
Some of the many people I follow use Mastodon as a way to vent publicly, yet do not want to entertain replies. I get this. It's akin to screaming into the void or "facepalm". Or perhaps just getting private thoughts out in writing or playing with word structure. Mastodon is a special gift in each way we express ourselves here.
But if you #hashtag your #toot, be ready for the open community toots.