But even if it’s small, isn’t it an accurate representation of what people as a whole are talking about?

Besides, I know my friends in real life and they won’t shut up about it so it’s not just confined to Lemmy.

It is? I see the Epstein files all over Lemmy and endlessly posted on friends’ social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc)

I disagree about being content with a small user base, I want more niche communities beyond News/Politics, Linux/FOSS, and memes.