I obviously need to pin a post about this again which is forcing me to create a new one.

Nobody on social media owes anyone else an explanation for how and what they post. Nobody needs to roll up and tell people what and how to post.

Nobody owes anyone else an explanation for how they present themselves online, most especially anyone in a marginalized or threatened group. Nobody should have to share or be forced to share any more information about themselves than they want.

People usually come to a social media platform to meet like-minded people and relieve stress, not make new stress. Give people a break.

We have moderation rules. They’re reasonable. We stick to them.

And if you don’t like it, just don’t follow me or anyone on this instance. We don’t care. We’re fine. You don’t need to tell us.

We’re way past explaining it. We’re just going to block you.

@TonyStark This happens on every social media app. The first ones there always rag on ones that come later. I guess they feel like it's there's because they were there first. Just the same ol' same ol'.
@TrapperJohn I have a real leaning towards people who inhabit characters, which probably doesn’t surprise anyone today. I don’t think we’ve run across a Trapper John yet, which is a very cool choice.
@TrapperJohn In this case it’s people who have been on Mastodon for two months telling people who have been here for years what and how to post. New friends are always welcome but no one ever needs someone new showing up and telling them they’re running their own instance wrong. Don’t read us or respond to us if you don’t like us. There’s a big internet out there. Talk to other people you like better. @TonyStark
@TrapperJohn @TonyStark @MariaHill Perhaps no one is talking to these people to begin with, however, we do not want to hear it, either. I have been online like this for quite some time.
@MariaHill @TonyStark Well said and I can certainly relate having just started my own small instance.

@TrapperJohn @TonyStark

It goes without saying, and easily could have.