grteJul 31, 2023

BBC is starting it's own Mastodon instance. The CBC should do the same.

https://lemmy.ca/post/2353326

BBC is starting its own Mastodon instance. The CBC should do the same. - Lemmy.ca

As it says in the title, the BBC is starting its own Mastodon instance [https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2023-07-mastodon-distributed-decentralised-fediverse-activitypub]. I think the CBC (and other news networks) should do similar. Particularly with the recent passing of Bill C-18 it seems like a world where the links we share are crossposts to news organization’s own content is the perfect resolution to that whole issue.

Show threadclgohJul 31, 2023

Some instances (at least mastodon.art) are already blocking them.

mastodon.art/@Curator/110809888584495290

Mastodon•ART 🎨 Curator (@[email protected])

Blocked the BBC instance (social.bbc) before any connections were formed there. As per our rules: "The following types of content [...] may result in account suspension and revocation of access to the service: Discrimination against gender and sexual minorities, or advocation thereof" and "We will block, suspend, or silence any instance which permits any of the content or behaviour prohibited by this instance." As soon as they stop being transphobic we'll lift the block. :artpeek:

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Show threadCeeBee
What’s the reason to block them? Doesn’t it genuinely expand the fediverse?
Jul 31, 2023 at 10:04pmWeb
Show threadSilverserenJul 31, 2023
If you read the linked thread, it's because of the BBC's increased bigotry toward LGBT+ people over the past few years.
Show threadVictor VillasJul 31, 2023
IIUC it’s because the BBC has had some dabbling with transphobia. A few admins are inferring that their moderation policies will be similar to their editorial practices so it’s just a matter of blocking yet another instance that has a mismatch in moderation policy.
"We're being pressured into sex by some trans women" - Wikipedia