Notices by Nicholas :localverified: (nicholasthesaver@hear-me.social)

Hello, everyone! Nicholas here with another piece of news to share.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a growing number of posts about the importance of freedom of speech, particularly in the context of online communities and digital platforms. It’s a topic that resonates deeply with me, as I believe that everyone deserves the right to express themselves without fear of censorship or discrimination. In fact, I recently came across an insightful post from @Linux (shoutout to them for the excellent perspective!) that reminded me how crucial this principle is. They pointed out that we all have the right to express ourselves freely in the digital realm, and I couldn’t agree more. Platforms should be spaces where our voices can be heard, respected, and valued.

That’s why a recent experience I had on Bluesky felt particularly disheartening. Before transitioning to blue-ocean.social [hear-me.social’s admin Bluesky PDS], I openly expressed my support for the LGBTQ+ community by simply stating, “I support LGBTQ+ people.” To my surprise and disappointment, my comment was met with censorship. Instead of fostering open dialogue and mutual understanding, the platform chose to silence my voice. To me, this was not just about a single comment being removed—it was a clear indication that Bluesky, a platform meant to encourage connection and free expression, failed to uphold those values in my case.

This experience highlights the importance of ensuring that online spaces are safe and inclusive for everyone. Whether we’re sharing our beliefs, supporting marginalized communities, or engaging in meaningful conversations, our ability to communicate freely should never be compromised. Freedom of speech is not just a privilege; it’s a right we should all strive to protect, both in the physical world and the digital one.

Link to the post: https://kitty.social/notes/a12twsdwf8zb04fk

#fediverse #Mastodon

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.

#Mastodon #fediblock

@give

Basically shortstacksran.ch is posting something that Mastodon doesn't like, which is racisms (in general).

About aipub.social, they might steal our data like what happened to me on my old account ( @nicholas_the_saver ) which was hacked and data stolen and they are AI to devoted to generative theft

#fediblock

@give so do you mean hear-me.social or what I just reported

@give story behind aipub.social is that they use AI to steal information like, where we live and which accounts we follow

#fediblock to ultimate

Dear Mastodon admins,

I strongly recommend taking swift action to ban the following servers, as they pose significant risks to the integrity of the Mastodon network and the safety of its users. These servers are engaging in activities that are not only harmful to our community but also violate the values we stand for.

1. shortstacksran.ch: This server has been circulating posts that promote racism, which is completely unacceptable in our community. The administrator’s behavior is highly concerning, as they exhibit clear troll-like tendencies. Their posts make it evident that they are intentionally provoking and spreading harmful content. Allowing this server to continue operating on Mastodon could lead to further dissemination of hate speech, undermining the inclusive and respectful environment we strive to maintain.

2. aipub.social: This server is involved in activities related to AI and what can only be described as generative theft, which is a growing concern for the Mastodon ecosystem. There are serious allegations that this server might be engaging in unethical practices, including potentially stealing usernames and passwords through IP address tracking. This poses a direct threat to the security and privacy of Mastodon users. The presence of such a server compromises trust within our community and could deter new users from joining or participating.

For the sake of protecting our community from these malicious actors, I urge you to consider banning these servers. It’s crucial that we act decisively to maintain the safety, security, and positive atmosphere that makes Mastodon a welcoming space for everyone.

#fediblock #mastoadmin