Post AXhPKuPiXHlIsAmCUi by Biggles@qoto.org
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(DIR) Post #AXh31M5ZjUfvvFcsqm by freemo@qoto.org
2023-07-14T18:28:29Z
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Well the number of trolling hate based instances has just got too overwhelming for #QOTO to rely entierly on its users to suspend at this point. That said i dont want to force blocks on our user.I am prioritizing sone sort of opt-out block system where we as admins can do server wide blocks but users can still opt out...
(DIR) Post #AXh3V17cFi0da7iyqe by realcaseyrollins@social.freetalklive.com
2023-07-14T18:33:54Z
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@freemo > I am prioritizing sone sort of opt-out block system where we as admins can do server wide blocks but users can still opt out...that sounds awesome, so long as admins still have the power to have mandatory blocks as well (nobody wants to deal with cold pizza). Does this system exist within #Mastodon already?
(DIR) Post #AXh7EN1BzLpCNz2OHY by freemo@qoto.org
2023-07-14T19:15:41Z
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@realcaseyrollins Sadly no.. i have to build it out myself, or find someone I can pay to build it out.
(DIR) Post #AXhFDJUcPSRmnOoBQu by LouisIngenthron@qoto.org
2023-07-14T20:45:09Z
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@freemo @realcaseyrollins Is the repo open source? I might putter around in there if I have some free time...
(DIR) Post #AXhIHsjhcLmN7bjYmG by freemo@qoto.org
2023-07-14T21:19:33Z
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@LouisIngenthron @realcaseyrollins Yea, ill link ya when i get a chance. Happy to pay for serious contributions
(DIR) Post #AXhJ5qon1ScreVwMoi by darnell@one.darnell.one
2023-07-14T21:28:37Z
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@freemo @peterdrake I believe #Pixelfed is working on this right now. Basically giving users the ability to block entire domains without having to contact the admin.
(DIR) Post #AXhPKuPiXHlIsAmCUi by Biggles@qoto.org
2023-07-14T22:38:34Z
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@freemoHonestly, and obviously speaking just for myself - I trust your judgement here. If you think a domain is egregious enough to block entirely - go for it. Even if I don't agree, I don't have the health of the entire domain to think about - but you do. I'd rather err on the side of heavy handed moderation than horrible people every damn day of the week.
(DIR) Post #AXhTTB82fpaaqXhwOG by freemo@qoto.org
2023-07-14T23:24:52Z
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@Biggles Its a bit more complicated than that. When you block instances it also can cause broken threads that really annoy people because if a "good" domain user replies to a "bad" domain user thread the thread is still broken. For this reason many people prefer not to block at all.
(DIR) Post #AXhUB2AtKGRzokx6p6 by Biggles@qoto.org
2023-07-14T23:32:49Z
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@freemo Understood, but my point stands: you are both more invested in this and have a thicker skin than myself; I trust you to weigh the alternatives and do what you believe is right. Anyone who doesn't (myself included) - well, they have lots of other options. I figure if you reach instance-blocking mode, they probably deserve it.
(DIR) Post #AXhUEgfBFMxqG8rUPY by freemo@qoto.org
2023-07-14T23:33:27Z
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@Biggles I appreciate that, thank you.
(DIR) Post #AXhYrNYibqOC7RXocy by Amikke@qoto.org
2023-07-15T00:25:17Z
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@freemo the "Limited" or "Silenced" option seems to be the correct tool for the job. It would be nice if a user could opt-in an entire instance instead of single accounts though, but it's better than being flooded with awful content or blocking the instance outright.
(DIR) Post #AXhYvTTAZmsBbmtyF6 by freemo@qoto.org
2023-07-15T00:26:00Z
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@Amikke yea im starting to lean towards silences until I find a better solution.
(DIR) Post #AXilwavXpMNraczxce by tonic@qoto.org
2023-07-15T14:26:37Z
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@freemo you’re the best freemo - stay hard & look to better days ahead 🚀
(DIR) Post #AXirqKwIxKfrzZkl1c by freemo@qoto.org
2023-07-15T15:32:40Z
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@tonic Thanks
(DIR) Post #AXizWm2hHELPtOvSWu by freepeoplesfreepress@qoto.org
2023-07-15T16:58:48Z
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@freemo In response to: "Well the number of trolling hate based instances has just got too overwhelming for #QOTO to rely entierly on its users to suspend at this point. That said i dont want to force blocks on our user.""I am prioritizing sone sort of opt-out block system where we as admins can do server wide blocks but users can still opt out..."Dear Dr. Freemo: I believe that you are doing the correct or right thing, to be sure hate based instances destroy the Mastodon Fediverse. I do not see a lot of hate on my timelines that I am in charge of operating on Mastodon Instances #universeodon @freepresswithoutborders & #QOTO @freepeoplesfreepress , but I am sure that you must be getting bombarded with trollsThank You Dr. Freemo for tirelessly working diligently to create a positive environment on QOTO that enhances the whole Mastodon Fediverse. #fediverse #news #socialmedia Sincerely, Monica Andrews
(DIR) Post #AXj0PGelfdwiTgiYr2 by volkris@qoto.org
2023-07-15T17:08:39Z
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@freemo I think the real solution is making it easier and easier for the user to block. Make the suspend button nice and big for the user so it won't be so overwhelming.Instance blocking because of content should be primarily up to the user, not something for the admin to have to deal with.If it's overwhelming for the user then that's mainly a sign that it's too hard for the user and needs to be made easier.
(DIR) Post #AXj12OTIY4G40e0en2 by freepeoplesfreepress@qoto.org
2023-07-15T17:15:43Z
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@freemo @Biggles Dear Dr. Freemo: Although we at #FreePressWithoutBorders and #FreePeoplesFreePress have a policy written in stone to never block or mute users freedom of speech and freedom of the press we also are in total opposition of any and all types and forms of discrimination. With that said, we do "reluctantly" support administration blocking to stem the tide of hostile instances on the Fediverse. I am speaking on behalf of Michael Murphy, Editor-in-chief, #FreePressWithoutBorders News SitesSincerely, Monica Andrews, Editor-in-chief, #FreePeoplesFreePress NewsSincerely, Monica Andrews, Interim Acting Editor-in-chief, #FreePressWithoutBorders News@freepresswithoutborders
(DIR) Post #AXjDsoR8SG4V2yl9ns by certainlytwice@qoto.org
2023-07-15T19:39:39Z
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@freemo @tonic my.. so other instances can have a direct impact on #qoto performance / stability ? or can by any mean trolls from other instances directly pollute qoto ?