@LindenTheScribe @davidmschell @ameredith

I know I’m still learning a lot...I don’t know about others, but I came from a very insulated background in some ways. I am sure I have unintentionally hurt and excluded people. I’m trying to listen and learn and understand.

I know what it’s like to be excluded and not have a voice in places that are supposed to be sacred. I think making sure we leave room for the voices of others is a huge part of making it a safer place.

@LindenTheScribe @davidmschell @ameredith

@ameredith, maybe it would be helpful to do a post to introduce moderators? And maybe provide some details about what the process might be if someone has an issue or concern and wants a neutral third party to help resolve an issue? Do you have enough people who have volunteered to help with that sort of thing? Idk how this place works!

@WhollyHollye @LindenTheScribe @davidmschell I think that something like that would be helpful. I am planning to upgrade the Mastodon software this weekend, which should give me the ability to add some links and content to the interface, which I can use to link to a page with more info. Right now, it is me @idhrendur , and @megara who have admin/moderator access. Let me know if you would like me to add you as well! I'd love more ideas about how to make sure this community stays non-toxic!

@ameredith because I don't have enough to do already... Yeah, I would be open to being a mod. As the parent of two kids under 5, I am skilled at rolling my eyes and making decisions everyone screams about. I like to think I'm fairly level-headed, but I definitely have biases. Fairly good at reading rules and deciding if a thing goes against them.

Are the mods gonna have a live chat on signal or something?

@davidmschell I think having an out-of-band channel for the mods is a great idea, especially since DMs on here are decidedly not private. I need to run right now, but I'll get you added later today!
@davidmschell It took me all day to get to it, but you should now be an admin!