Didi Chanoch (they/them)Nov 15, 2022

The inevitable - and happening now - TERF invasion is going to be a real test for Mastodon. Some of them are straight up fash, but some have a veneer of respectability.

Admins need to have their antennas up for this (which many seem to) and ban and defederate as needed.

#noxp

Show threadDr Lisa EvansNov 15, 2022
@Didi What do you recommend for the more respectable ones? Watch and wait? I noticed one who has signed up, and the instance she chose doesn't allow any discriminatory behaviour on the basis of gender identity. So far she's following the rules.
Show threadDidi Chanoch (they/them)Nov 15, 2022
@lisae Are you familiar with the story of the Nazi in the bar? (here it is, if you aren't: https://www.upworthy.com/bartender-explains-why-he-swiftly-kicks-nazis-out-of-his-punk-bar-even-if-theyre-not-bothering-anyone)
Bartender explains why he swiftly kicks out Nazis even if they're 'not bothering anyone'

Would you want to drink with a Nazi?

Upworthy
Show threadDr Lisa EvansNov 15, 2022
@Didi Yes, I'm familiar with that. Just wondering about what specific steps to take.
Show threadDidi Chanoch (they/them)Nov 15, 2022

@lisae As a user or as an admin? As a user, you block and if their in your server you let the admins know. If they don't ban them, you find a new server.

As an admin, if they're in your instance, you ban them. If they're in another one, you let the admins know. If they do nothing, you defederate. Absolute zero tolerance for people who live for hate.

Show threadDr Lisa EvansNov 15, 2022
@Didi I'm a user and they're not on my server. I've been checking their feed daily to check if there is anything to report. Just wondered if there was a way I could be more proactive.
Show threadDidi Chanoch (they/them)Nov 15, 2022
@lisae Tell your admins. If they're unresponsive, find a new server.
Show threadDr Lisa Evans
@Didi My admins have already blocked a user and defederated from spinster on my advice so they're good. I just want to be able to build a good case for this person and so far that's difficult. I'll see how I go.
Nov 15, 2022 at 2:00amWeb
Show threadDidi Chanoch (they/them)Nov 15, 2022
@lisae "They are a terf" is all the case you should need.