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Now, let's make a definitive post to shut all this shit down.

Why is Ro targeting trans instances?
I am not targeting anyone. My personal block list is not a part of the dataset. The blocklist is pulled from a list of diverse, primarily queer sources. I intentionally left out my blocklist so it would not influence the data. I did that from the beginning.

How are the sources chosen??
Sources are picked based on their commitment to moderate bigotry in all forms: sexism, racism, queerphobia, anti-semitism, Islamophobia, etc. If it is revealed that a source has a specific bias, they are removed.

Can my instance become a source?
Short answer: yes. Long answer: the application process is being finalized and will be available soon. But the point is to get as many sources as possible to diversify the dataset.

How does someone get removed from The Bad Space?
As it is a community project, appealing to me won't do anything because I don't control the data sources.

Let me know if it's a one-off because they shouldn't be in the search results.

If you have multiple infractions against your instance, you need to speak to the instance that blocked you. Some don't want their reasons to be known publically because it invites harassment, so we are working out a process where people can get answers while keeping people safe. So that's coming.

Are you open to feedback?
Very. I'm a 20+ year design and dev pro. You don't get very far if you're not open to feedback. But I'm also a person, so I will not react positively to people hurling insults and lies at me and trying to lecture me about what they feel the project does. Keep it peace and respect, and it's all good. Act like a condescending asshole, and you will be treated accordingly.


Boost this far and wide. I will talk more about #TheBadSpace as development ramps up again, but this should address all of the lies people say about the project.