GinaApr 28, 2025

My opinion of the #fosstodon drama:

It's fair to expect mods to be on the right side of history, and not to have heinous views. And it's fair to call this out. At the same time, this server is run by VOLUNTEERS. The needless attacks, the immediate moves and blocks, and the insane expectation for @mike and @kev to constantly be on top of this and aware of about 500 threads of toots at the same time (and on different platforms) is SO TOXIC. Yall need to CHILL. Everyone is just doing their best.

Show threadEvelyn  Apr 29, 2025
@Gina @mike @kev
I was switching instances before this as my situation dictates I need a supportive community in that regard. As a trans woman, I'm marginalised, ridiculed and used as a political pawn. See #wokeagenda and #uksupremecourtruling.
I'm disappointed in the comments that I see about this is a FOSS instance not politics. If the FOSS community is that short sighted then feel free to block me and move on. I'll miss Fosstodon but not the #broligarchy and I don't mean everyone btw.
Show threadGinaApr 29, 2025

@cygnusx11 @mike @kev I mean.. it IS a FOSS-oriented instance though? That doesn't mean you can't talk about political topics (a lot of FOSS topics are inherently political), but they just need a content warning.

Idk, why wouldn't this work?

Show threadEvelyn  Apr 29, 2025
@Gina @mike @kev
I know and I understand that. This is exactly why I'm switching. You've just validated my comment by once again using the line, "this is a (insert interest) instance here". I've aged decades over the last few years just trying to fight for basic human rights and dignity only to have it thrown in my face by a tech community that I actually hold much respect for. It's not fun being sidelined and used as a tool for a binary cause. It's disappointing.
Show threadGinaApr 29, 2025
@cygnusx11 @mike @kev sorry I don't understand how one excludes the other? We're a tech community, there's a place for everyone who wants to talk about tech. If you want to talk about politics that's possible too, with CW's. I think we should all support human rights for everyone, incl and especially trans rights at this time, but that isn't the ~main focus~ of this server.
Show threadEvelyn  
@Gina @mike @kev
Yes, true and I realise I haven't been using CWs with this... sorry, 🙁. I'm leaving #fosstodon after nearly 5 yrs. for many reasons but I'm taking my follows/followers with me as my love of FOSS and tech in general is still there. Maybe I'll find something bad elsewhere but that's the great thing about the Fedi, the ability to move around. I don't feel the support from Fosstodon that I'm getting elsewhere. I guess it's too niche here for my taste...
Apr 29, 2025 at 7:21amWeb
Show threadGinaApr 29, 2025
@cygnusx11 @mike @kev sorry about that, I hope you'll stay and help make this place more inclusive, esp with the new mod team. We can use all the help we can get and an intersectional lens is even more valuable. But if your mind is made up then I wish you all the best at your new instance. 💚
Show threadEvelyn  Apr 29, 2025
@Gina @mike @kev
Thank you and maybe one day, I'll reactivate my #fosstodon account. I'll still be around as I follow many fosstodon accounts and hashtags. I've even kept my profile details practically the same.