Hello everyone! Nicholas here with an update on some troubling developments I've come across on Mastodon. As someone invested in keeping our online communities safe and welcoming, I felt compelled to share what I found to help raise awareness.
While exploring Mastodon, I stumbled upon a few servers that seem to be fostering a harmful atmosphere, contributing to a decline in the quality of interactions and actively undermining the positive spirit of the platform. These servers are being called out by many users who are concerned about their impact on the broader community.
The first server I came across is abraham.su. This server is a single-user instance, run by @chris . While I won’t go into specific details, the behavior of the administrator has raised serious concerns across Mastodon, as it includes actions that are highly inappropriate and damaging. These issues have led many users to request that abraham.su be blocked or suspended for the well-being of the community.
Another server, eveningzoo.club, has also come under scrutiny. This instance is notorious for harboring highly racist accounts, one example being https://eveningzoo.club/@DeezMistaReez. Even more concerning is that there seems to be significant crossover between eveningzoo.club and nicecrew.digital. For those who haven’t done so already, blocking nicecrew.digital may also be wise to prevent further spread of its problematic content. Instances like this perpetuate harmful ideologies that threaten the inclusive nature of Mastodon.
Lastly, we have merovingian.club, which describes itself as a “club for red-pilled exiles.” Unfortunately, this phrase appears to reflect the culture of its content, with members frequently posting antisemitic, racist, and misogynistic messages. The atmosphere in this instance is openly antagonistic to many members of the Mastodon community and does not align with the platform’s principles of respect and inclusivity.
These servers are a reminder of how important it is to stay vigilant and to stand against behavior that can damage the well-being of the community. If you haven’t yet, please consider blocking or suspending these servers to help keep Mastodon a safe, welcoming space for all. The community thrives when we each do our part to support a positive environment, so thank you to everyone who takes action to keep Mastodon healthy and inclusive.