Thoughts On Fediblocking Instances (Avoiding FediFracturing, Plus AIA)

November 27, 2022

FediBlocks

Should be used as a last resort to block sites over run by dangerous hate groups (Nazi’s, KKK, religious extremists promoting violence, etcetera).
If an instance is having problems moderating due to it’s size (but is not encouraging hate conduct & has rules against it) they should be limited
Blocking as a first resort will result in a fragmented Fediverse, allowing a centralized power (like Tumblr.com) to “settle the rules” (a remedy for this is the AIA, explained later on)
Blocking first also encourages users to abandon Fediverse instances for de-federated platforms (like Counter Social) or host solo instances to avoid becoming collateral damage

Yes, @freemo@qoto.org should have blocked the NAZI site
Claiming Eugen is siding with Nazi’s is disingenuous (Eugen defending brand)
Semi-Wrong: Subscription feed should have been created on separate server & limited to only following Kiwifarms & other bad actors (verified by other admins)
Should not have used KiwiFarm list to find out who blocked him, should have searched instances on his own
Gathering media attention was an awful decision

Trying to contact other admins of other instances
Semi-right: Subscription feed to follow dangerous haters was ingenious, however it SHOULD NOT have been done on main server & should have been limited to bad actors only

For Instance Admins only (or a moderator I can attend if Admin can not)
Would be a way for Admins to contact each other. Can be based upon Mastodon or Matrix (I suggest both)
Admins qualify if they meet a time & user limit (say 3 months old & over 100 active users)

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