I joined Lemmy back in 2020 and have been using it as qaz@lemmy.ml until somewhere in 2023 when I switched to lemmy.world. I’m interested in Linux, FOSS, and several other subjects.

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  • qaz@lemmy.worldMto196@lemmy.blahaj.zoneChase Rule
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    Yes, moderation tools in general aren’t that great on here, nor is there a lot of interest from the developers to improve them.

    Most moderators rely on bots and scripts. I myself have written bash scripts to fetch all reports from instances using alts because reports don’t federate.



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    No we do not. Why you might ask? Because the Lemmy’s developers don’t want to allow it because it’s “a slippery slope”

    dessalines:

    We’ve discussed this in another issue at length, but I’m personally against any moderator / admin ability to “modify” other people’s content in any way other than removing / restoring it.

    Its a vector for abuse, and a slippery slope that eventually leads to mods and admins being able to edit other people’s posts and comments.

    I think this is ridiculous and that an ability to mark a comment as NSFW is not harming “user’s integrity” but what can you do?














  • The responses the admin who added the bot gave to people’s concerns when they announced it, weren’t that great. (Link)

    The Lemmy.world admin disregarded all criticism and just said people shouldn’t complain, after just asking for feedback in the post itself

    Example:

    What a terrible idea.

    MBFC is already incredibly biased.

    It should be rejected not promoted.

    Admin response:

    Ok then tell me an alternative we can use in the scale for free.

    None? Then pls dont just complain complain complain… And dont suggest improvements.

    (Yes, I just took my old comment)