The instance seems to be mostly right wing trolls. I know defederating is unpopular but I don't think much is to be lost in this case and it can save the mods some headaches.
Edit: the response on exploding-heads.com to my reporting of transphobia. Courtesy of the "second in command"
For some reason this comment of his is highlighted orange??
Ahhh it most likely means it's just a "new comment", comments are also highlighted on other instances. Maybe they just highlighted it a bit on the EH instance for easier noticing? Themes™️