A little maybe, but not much.
I’ve seen people say they left reddit to join Lemmy because of the toxic users. To each their own, but I personally think Lemmings aren’t much better. Some people over here can’t understand that sensitive questions can be asked without bad intent. People are way too defensive about their opinions.
It is disappointing, but it’s the better option.
all the same I think if someone cannot find a few like minded people to start a community they should not. Its like making a club alone that meets at the library. Might work and might not but if you have two friends who want to hang out and do the thing anyway then who cares because you will be there anyway.