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Jerry on MastodonThis <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Piefed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Piefed</a> idea is a great idea. I wish my other Fediverse servers had this this capability as well!<a href="https://my-sunshine.video/w/8b6wa113MuekvbFez1ARis" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://my-sunshine.video/w/8b6wa113MuekvbFez1ARis</a><a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a>

Mr Tech KingPinterest finally owned up to an internal error causing wrongful mass account bans. Users are still fuming over the slow response and lack of transparency. Many accounts are back, but the apology feels late. Was overzealous AI the culprit? <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pinterest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Pinterest</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechFail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechFail</a>

Pierre-Yves BeaudouinJe connaissais pas cette nouvelle règle : faut retirer le contenu illégal ainsi que ce qui déplaît à un membre du gouvernement français. <a href="https://www.rtl.fr/actu/politique/info-rtl-ad-laurent-le-gouvernement-saisit-tiktok-pour-faire-retirer-les-contenus-de-l-influenceur-controverse-7900505008" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.rtl.fr/actu/politique/info-rtl-ad-laurent-le-gouvernement-saisit-tiktok-pour-faire-retirer-les-contenus-de-l-influenceur-controverse-7900505008</a> <a href="https://mamot.fr/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a> <a href="https://mamot.fr/tags/censure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#censure</a> <a href="https://mamot.fr/tags/tiktok" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tiktok</a> <a href="https://mamot.fr/tags/AuroreBerg%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AuroreBergé</a>

Orchard ProjectA handbook guide for community managers is on its way.Deriving from experiences on both federated and centralized networks, the handbook's purpose is to help moderators and community leaders recognize signs of child sexual abuse and identify potential threats.We aim to shed light on symbols and dogwhistles used by offenders, as these often go under the radar of most moderators, as well as ways to identify potential victims in spaces.<a href="https://toot.community/tags/CSA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CSA</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/communitymanagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#communitymanagement</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/abuseprevention" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#abuseprevention</a>

Orchard ProjectAbout Orchard:Orchard Project is a community-driven effort to combat and prevent child sexual abuse in online spaces.Our goal is to provide advice and help community managers in recognizing signs of CSA to prevent rather than react to it.We are not members of law enforcement or legal experts, so do not seek legal advice from us or report cases of CSA.Only when collaborating, we can make an effort to minimize abuse.<a href="https://toot.community/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#introduction</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/CSA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CSA</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/orchardproject" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#orchardproject</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/mentalhealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mentalhealth</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#community</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a>

ActivityPub for WordPressYour Site, Your Rules: Filtering Fediverse Activity When running a WordPress site with the ActivityPub plugin, you're not just managing a website—you're also operating a node in the Fediverse. This means you need effective tools to block unwanted activities, users, servers, and content from other instances across the network. How Blocking Works in ActivityPub for WordPress The ActivityPub plugin takes a pragmatic approach to blocking unwanted content by building on WordPress’s existing “Disallowed Comment Keys” feature. While this […] <a href="https://activitypub.blog/2025/05/12/your-site-your-rules-filtering-fediverse-activity/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://activitypub.blog/2025/05/12/your-site-your-rules-filtering-fediverse-activity/</a>

techUpdate.ioThreads zeigt jetzt, wenn du gegen die Regeln verstößt<a href="https://techupdate.io/social-media/threads-zeigt-jetzt-wenn-du-gegen-die-regeln-verstoesst/50354/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techupdate.io/social-media/threads-zeigt-jetzt-wenn-du-gegen-die-regeln-verstoesst/50354/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/socialmedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#socialmedia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/technews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#technews</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/meta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#meta</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/datenschutz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#datenschutz</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/threads" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#threads</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a>

Giacomo LeidiIf you are in Bologna and like the idea of a <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/tags/bonfire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bonfire</a> instance running upon <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/tags/Guix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Guix</a> System and all of its little parenthesis, tonight we are waiting for you at<a href="https://indieweb.social/@bonfire/114476553336858779" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://indieweb.social/@bonfire/114476553336858779</a>We'll collectively setup a Bonfire instance deciding the rules that the <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#community</a> will follow, how <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a> should be done, which <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/tags/CodeofConduct" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CodeofConduct</a> to enforce. All on an instance defined with Guix declarative, roll-backable solid take on configuration.How can you miss it?

WinbuzzerReddit Now Mandates Verification, Citing AI Bot Concerns after Controversial Research Study<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Reddit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Reddit</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AIethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AIethics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GenAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GenAI</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalIdentity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalIdentity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlatformIntegrity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlatformIntegrity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UserVerification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UserVerification</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SocialMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SocialMedia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Anonymity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Anonymity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AIExperiment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AIExperiment</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AIManipulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AIManipulation</a><a href="https://winbuzzer.com/2025/05/08/reddit-now-mandates-verification-citing-ai-bot-concerns-after-controversial-research-study-xcxwbn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://winbuzzer.com/2025/05/08/reddit-now-mandates-verification-citing-ai-bot-concerns-after-controversial-research-study-xcxwbn/</a>

Strypey<a href="https://freeradical.zone/@szakib" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@szakib</a> > filtering toots by matching patterns, like thisI wonder of a plug-in system is the way to go? So devs can build generic fediverse moderation tools, and plug them into whichever software a server runs. Or plug in existing tools, like spam filters designed for email servers or blog comments. Or those existing tools could be forked or extended to create generic fediverse tools.<a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/@Gargron" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Gargron</a>

Anselmo LucioLa industria de la <a href="https://mas.to/tags/subcontrataci%C3%B3n" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#subcontratación</a> es conocida por su notoria falta de <a href="https://mas.to/tags/transparencia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transparencia</a>. El Banco Mundial estima que entre 154 a 435 millones de personas en todo el mundo están trabajando en empresas de terceros para que el mundo digital funcione - <a href="https://mas.to/tags/%C3%81frica" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#África</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ai</a> <a href="https://netzpolitik.org/2025/interaktive-karte-das-globale-outsourcing-hinter-sozialen-medien-und-ki/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://netzpolitik.org/2025/interaktive-karte-das-globale-outsourcing-hinter-sozialen-medien-und-ki/</a>

Jan PenfratJust in from Politico: "The <a href="https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@EUCommission</a> is taking <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/Cyprus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cyprus</a>, <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/Czechia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Czechia</a>, <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/Spain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Spain</a>, <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/Poland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Poland</a> and <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/Portugal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Portugal</a> to the <a href="https://curia.social-network.europa.eu/@Curia" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Curia</a> for not fully implementing the <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/DigitalServicesAct" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalServicesAct</a>, the bloc’s content <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a> rules. 👏 The five countries have not fully designated or empowered a national <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/DigitalServicesCoordinator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalServicesCoordinator</a>, and haven’t laid down rules for <a href="https://eupolicy.social/tags/DSA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DSA</a> penalties, the Commission said Wednesday."<a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1081" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1081</a>

CXPLAYnostr:naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqs60j7vnvfl3uc03fm40vr923n7uasg2tyk2l7p9pjp9y5k4frq4qyt8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttjv4kxz7fwv9c8qtcpr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0d4hhxarj9ecxjmnt9uqzycfdvejhwttwda6x2ueddahz6unpw35kueedd9kxcatnw3exzarfdahq0hk6xz 日语用户给 Bluesky 总结的绘画内容分级标准. 很显然, "日本人的标准" 和 "海外标准" 也有一些区别. <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/shibokuyoshi.bsky.social/post/3korc6ow3sh2s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/shibokuyoshi.bsky.social/post/3korc6ow3sh2s</a> 比如兔女郎和死库水装束的人物也要附加内容警告, 而如果不按 Bluesky 的审核规则主动添加内容警告, 则有可能会被社区规则制裁甚至被封号. <a href="https://media.naeu.net/c6322869ccd9b557c748a02700ca7b9981538653fb80e2a1aa79777a9c05590d.webp" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://media.naeu.net/c6322869ccd9b557c748a02700ca7b9981538653fb80e2a1aa79777a9c05590d.webp</a> <a href="https://coracle.social/topics/Censorship" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Censorship</a> <a href="https://coracle.social/topics/Moderation" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://coracle.social/topics/Bluesky" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bluesky</a>

Interesting Links<a href="https://connect.iftas.org/library/community-management/responding-to-calls-for-free-speech/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moderation and Responding to Calls for “Free Speech”</a> "free speech in the US is a legal guarantee against government censorship, not a free pass to say anything without consequence in any context." "Too often, however, the rhetoric of “absolute free speech” is used to criticise moderation or defederation decisions, especially when those decisions remove or limit harmful content. This perspective risks conflating censorship with community safety, and overlooks the very real harms that unmoderated online spaces can perpetuate, particularly towards marginalised groups."<a href="https://bookmarks.kvibber.com/tagged/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a> <a href="https://bookmarks.kvibber.com/tagged/FreeSpeech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeSpeech</a> <a href="https://bookmarks.kvibber.com/tagged/OnlineSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OnlineSafety</a>

James House-Lantto (He/Him)<a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/660070/pinterest-mass-account-suspensions" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.theverge.com/news/660070/pinterest-mass-account-suspensions</a>Pinterest users report sudden account suspensions and pin removals—often of innocent content like quilting or Minecraft—with no warning. Pinterest acknowledges the issue and is allowing appeals but offers no timeline due to high request volume. Some suspect an AI moderation system is behind the spike, though Pinterest hasn’t confirmed this.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pinterest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Pinterest</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AI</a>

IFTAS"What about free speech?"A common question, often misunderstood. This new IFTAS Connect Library article breaks down what free speech really means (especially in US contexts), how it's often misapplied in moderation debates, and why community boundaries matter.Read it here: <a href="https://connect.iftas.org/library/community-management/responding-to-calls-for-free-speech/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://connect.iftas.org/library/community-management/responding-to-calls-for-free-speech/</a><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/FreeSpeech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeSpeech</a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/TrustAndSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TrustAndSafety</a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/IFTAS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IFTAS</a>

IFTAS📝 Our April 2025 Community Round-Up is live!From updates in moderation tools to community-led initiatives across the Fediverse, here's what’s been happening, and what’s ahead.Catch up on the latest from the IFTAS Connect community: <a href="https://connect.iftas.org/news/connect/april-2025-connect-community-round-up/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://connect.iftas.org/news/connect/april-2025-connect-community-round-up/</a><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/TrustAndSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TrustAndSafety</a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/IFTASConnect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IFTASConnect</a>

BSD Cafe AnnouncementsHi everyone at BSD Cafe, I’d like to start by thanking everyone for being part of this community - your presence and support truly mean a lot! This message will appear across all my BSD Cafe social accounts, as I’d like to make sure it reaches everyone. Apologies for the duplication, but I genuinely believe it’s important.Lately, there have been some discussions and questions surrounding content moderation on our instance, and I wanted to take a moment to offer some clarity and reaffirm the spirit of our community.As you know, BSD Cafe was founded as a space primarily focused on technology, with a special place for *BSD and open source. More importantly, though, I want it to be a positive, welcoming, and constructive place for everyone. Our community guidelines, especially principles like "Promote Positivity" and "Be Kind," are central to this vision. I've seen questions arise, sometimes involving accusations of political censorship from different perspectives, regarding why certain posts might be moderated. I want to be very clear on this: My moderation approach focuses primarily on the tone and manner of communication, not the specific topic itself. I don't intervene simply because a post discusses politics, a particular tech company, or any potentially divisive subject. I do step in when a post, regardless of the topic or the viewpoint being expressed, adopts a tone that is: * Provocative or intentionally confrontational. * Aggressive or disrespectful towards other users or groups. * Overly negative without constructive intent. * Contrary to our core principles of kindness and mutual respect. This standard applies equally to everyone and every "side." If someone were to post something like "Users of X software are idiots," I would address that just as readily as any other topic presented in a hostile way, even if I personally dislike software X. The goal isn't to "censor" opinions, but to preserve an environment where discussions, even critical ones, can happen civilly and respectfully, without descending into flame wars or personal attacks. We aim to be a space that is pro-constructive dialogue and pro-positivity, not anti-anyone. BSD Cafe is our shared digital home. Let's continue working together to keep it a pleasant and rewarding place where we can share ideas, learn, and connect over our shared passions (tech and beyond!), feeling comfortable and respected.Thank you sincerely for your understanding and for everything you contribute to making BSD Cafe a special community! Let's keep building this positive space together. <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/BSDCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BSDCafe</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/InstanceAdmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#InstanceAdmin</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/CommunityGuidelines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CommunityGuidelines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/TechCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechCommunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Positivity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Positivity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/BeKind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BeKind</a>

Stefano MarinelliHi everyone at BSD Cafe, I’d like to start by thanking everyone for being part of this community - your presence and support truly mean a lot! This message will appear across all my BSD Cafe social accounts, as I’d like to make sure it reaches everyone. Apologies for the duplication, but I genuinely believe it’s important.Lately, there have been some discussions and questions surrounding content moderation on our instance, and I wanted to take a moment to offer some clarity and reaffirm the spirit of our community.As you know, BSD Cafe was founded as a space primarily focused on technology, with a special place for *BSD and open source. More importantly, though, I want it to be a positive, welcoming, and constructive place for everyone. Our community guidelines, especially principles like "Promote Positivity" and "Be Kind", are central to this vision. I've seen questions arise, sometimes involving accusations of political censorship from different perspectives, regarding why certain posts might be moderated. I want to be very clear on this: My moderation approach focuses primarily on the tone and manner of communication, not the specific topic itself. I don't intervene simply because a post discusses politics, a particular tech company, or any potentially divisive subject. I do step in when a post, regardless of the topic or the viewpoint being expressed, adopts a tone that is: * Provocative or intentionally confrontational. * Aggressive or disrespectful towards other users or groups. * Overly negative without constructive intent. * Contrary to our core principles of kindness and mutual respect. This standard applies equally to everyone and every "side". If someone were to post something like "Users of X software are idiots", I would address that just as readily as any other topic presented in a hostile way, even if I personally dislike software X. The goal isn't to "censor" opinions, but to preserve an environment where discussions, even critical ones, can happen civilly and respectfully, without descending into flame wars or personal attacks. We aim to be a space that is pro-constructive dialogue and pro-positivity, not anti-anyone. BSD Cafe is our shared digital home. Let's continue working together to keep it a pleasant and rewarding place where we can share ideas, learn, and connect over our shared passions (tech and beyond!), feeling comfortable and respected.Thank you sincerely for your understanding and for everything you contribute to making BSD Cafe a special community! Let's keep building this positive space together. <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/BSDCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BSDCafe</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Moderation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/InstanceAdmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#InstanceAdmin</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/CommunityGuidelines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CommunityGuidelines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/TechCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechCommunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Positivity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Positivity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/BeKind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BeKind</a>

Strypey(2/2)There's a much-discussed <a href="https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#moderation</a> challenge in the fediverse, that's solved by the smallest possible servers. Where if servers are large enough, they can get away with shifting the burden of moderating misbehaving accounts to the rest of the network. Either;* Bad Actors on a large server have to be individually blockedOR* a few bad apple rot the whole bunch. Everyone on your server loses access to millions of well-behaved accounts to avoid the handful of under-moderated ones

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