Mod Abuse Hotline

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[META] A word... (self.modabuse)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by notwesker to c/modabuse
 
 

First of all, things have started to change around here. Very exciting!

But listen.

I'm serious about the new "no victim blaming" rule. This is a safe space. This isn't Ye Hippie Dippin' Bastards where the village idiots are allowed to weigh in with their acronyms. Victim blaming is a banable offense now.

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[META] A word... (self.modabuse)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by notwesker to c/modabuse
 
 

First of all, this community is under new management. Very exciting!

But listen.

Things are going to change around here.

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[META] A word... (self.modabuse)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by wesker to c/modabuse
 
 

First of all, thank you for sending me the first reports I've ever received as a mod. Very exciting!

But listen.

I'm not a super serious guy. I let a lot slide. If you're posting in one of my communities, know that you have A LOT of leeway for fun and personal expression.

But one thing I won't tolerate is low effort trolling. I demand effort. If you're spinning a yarn or trying to misrepresent yourself, or the situation, I demand to be entertained by it.

That is all. Thank you for attending my TED Talk.

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I refuse to elaboratebecause all I really want to know is whether, having subscribed and then unsubscribed from this comm via lemmy.ml it will continue to federate for some period of time, or whether having returned to 0 local subscribers means it won’t.

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They wanted to introduce an non-native species internationally:

https://lemmy.sdf.org/comment/25278185


And I fought against it, and now they banned me:

https://lemmy.ca/u/qrstuv@lemmy.sdf.org


And these are the serial abusers who did it:

@smorks@lemmy.ca @otter@lemmy.ca @TruckBC@lemmy.ca @Shadow@lemmy.ca @mp3@lemmy.ca @recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca

They have a history of abuse: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/52210561

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https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/52281289/26608912

They called me a transphobe, again, based on the previous shadow ban for asserting that "dude" is not a gendered term. And all they could back it up with are hypotheticals about an isolated comment I made years ago.

Poop that woman in jail!

And also, what a terrible UI! It looks like someone put a bunch of div tags in a jar and shook them around!

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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by pieguy to c/modabuse
 
 

I am filing a class action suit on behalf of over 206 individuals against the moderator of /c/modabuse @notwesker@lemmy.sdf.org for inconsistently enforcing rule 1 (no victim blaming).

EXHIBIT A: Moderator log showing instances where people received punishment for violating rule 1.

EXHIBIT B: In which @pieguy@lemmy.sdf.org quite explicitly violates rule 1 the first time.

EXHIBIT C: In which @notwesker@lemmy.sdf.org merely warns @pieguy@lemmy.sdf.org instead of applying a ban as done previously for far less explicit cases of a rule 1 violation.

EXHIBIT D: In which @pieguy@lemmy.sdf.org threatens to repeat the act of violating rule 1.

EXHIBIT E: In which @pieguy@lemmy.sdf.org explicitly violates rule 1 a SECOND time.

EXHIBIT F: In which @pieguy@lemmy.sdf.org explicitly violates rule 1 a THIRD time.

As restitution for the damages we are seeking:

If you would like to register as a claimant on this class action suit, please leave a subcomment here indicating such and what you request as your restitution.

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One month ago, everything was idyllic:


But then someone with an axe to grind came along:

https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/49628217/25565922


And my world came crashing down:

https://feddit.online/u/qrstuv@lemmy.sdf.org


Now look at it:

https://feddit.online/c/funhole@lemmy.sdf.org?layout=list&sort=new&content_type=posts&flair=


This unilateral decision by feddit.online's top-heavy management structure impacts at least 511 content consumers, who are now being left out in the cold:

https://feddit.online/about


They are engaging in a cover-up to hold themselves unaccountable:

https://feddit.online/modlog?mod_action=&suspect_user_name=qrstuv%40lemmy.sdf.org&communities=&submit=Search


Don't let the abusers get away with it once again.

@feddit-admin@feddit.online

@rimu@feddit.online

@hapi841@feddit.online

@wjs018@feddit.online

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Dear Mod Abuse Hotline,

Today, I removed some comments from a user (let's call him "FelixCrass" to safeguard his identity) in another community I moderate (context).

Then, he went and made a mean post about me.

Thank you for your support.

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My post was removed from no stupid questions for a rule 1 violation

The title was clearly formatted in the form of a question, and the question is actually about something real. Who at this community decides what isn't a real question? What are the criteria, and why isn't the OP asked to verify their question before a post is removed? Is the only criteria for a rule 1 violation that enough people downvote and report? If so, be transparent and update rule 1 to "MOB RULES".

Furthermore, I had at least two commenters say that my question was stupid, when clearly in the sidebar, it says there are no stupid questions. If I had known we just make shit up as we go, I wouldn't have even asked.

No Stupid Questions and Shower Thoughts seem to be moderated and frequented by NPCs whose only litmus test for discerning if a question is an actual question or a thought is and actual thought is asking themselves, "would I have asked this question? would I have had this thought?" and the answer is no, because they only have the capacity to think about their own basic functions. For them, keeping their bowels from releasing is a constant and conscious activity.

Very dissatisfied, won't recommend that community to anyone.

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Bwahahahahahah “Anti-Ai slop” that has got to be the most pathetic “no you” I have ever heard from an Ai simp yet.

_cryptagion@anarchist.nexus you pathetic little corporate bootlicker Reddit mod reject. You aren’t seizing the means of production, just dumbing down yourself and your fellow Ai simps. Enjoy your brainrot. Lol

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Rule 5 is be excellent to each other. Fucking rule 5 doesn’t protect Nazis. Be excellent to each other while you get bombed to shit by a Nazi dictator!

@pelespirit@sh.itjust.works fuck you Nazi supporting bootlicker. No wonder you are the mod of the Nazi platform com over here.

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Post:
1000012029

Article:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pennsylvania-students-taught-media-bias-195200358.html

I'd find it funny if I was banned by a mod with a sense of humour, but I was banned by a notoriously humourless mod

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I'm seeking the services of an attorney to represent me as plaintiff in content court against the moderator of !funhole@lemmy.sdf.org @qrstuv@lemmy.sdf.org for stealing my content.

EXHIBIT A: The content which was stolen

EXHIBIT B: The content as stolen

EXHIBIT C: In which qrstuv claims the content to be theirs, with no credit to my original content

As restitution for the damages I am seeking:

  • A resolution to the Hank decides on new eggs cliffhanger by no later than World Egg Day (2025-10-10)
  • A mandatory week of Rocky & Bullwinkle themed-content to be commenced the day following World Egg Day
  • That qrstuv be deducted 10 billion Funhole points
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Yesterday i posted in Ye Power Trippin' Bastards, how my comment got removed in name of misogyny because i used word pussy for cowards, which I believe is always used like that. Then they banned me for "flame baiting".

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https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/42712477/22936485

@atomicpoet@piefed.social

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

This friendly warning really has me rattled. He primarily talks about the fediverse. If he never talks to me again, it would be really bad. Unless I can find a way to make amends for my wrongs, I'll have to face the consequences. What do I do?

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If I cared to know the answer, I might wonder why dragon bestiality and werewolf bestiality are acceptable but troll bestiality is not. It seems racist, but whatever; I'm not complaining. Being excluded from racist bestiality spaces is fine with me.

@Draconic_NEO@pawb.social @Draconic_NEO@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/52444570

Introduction

After extensive investigation, detailed analysis, and numerous community consultations, I am compelled to present a thorough exposé on an individual operating under the username Goat. The substantial body of evidence compiled herein reveals a deeply disturbing and persistent pattern of behavior encompassing unsolicited and inappropriate direct messaging, overt racist rhetoric, blatant homophobia, and sustained transphobia. This post aims to meticulously document the full scope of offenses attributed to Goat, thereby ensuring the Lemmy/Piefed community is fully informed and empowered to take decisive and appropriate action.


Contents

  1. Background and Context
  2. Unsolicited Inappropriate DMs
  3. Racism
  4. Homophobia
  5. Transphobia
  6. Recommendations
  7. Summary and Call to Action

Background and Context

User Goat has been an active and vocal member of Lemmy since mid-2023. However, beneath their ostensibly regular participation lies a deeply troubling persona that has repeatedly manifested itself through harmful and hateful actions. Notably, Goat has openly admitted to prior involvement in neonazi forums before migrating to Lemmy, where they have consistently and unapologetically defended neonazi ideology and related hate groups. This behavior is exemplified on the widely defederated hilariouschaos instance, where Goat’s rhetoric has actively contributed to toxicity and the spread of extremist content. Such a background underscores the profound risk Goat poses to community safety and cohesion.


Unsolicited Inappropriate DMs

A significant number of users have come forward reporting that they received unsolicited explicit images from Goat. These images, shockingly including graphic and deeply offensive butthole pictures, were accompanied by messages that ranged from disturbingly demanding to overtly coercive. In multiple cases, Goat unabashedly pressured recipients to reciprocate by sending similarly explicit images of themselves. To empirically verify the extent and consistency of this behavior, I created two alternate accounts, both of which promptly received such disturbing messages, demonstrating the pervasive and predatory nature of Goat’s conduct.

Sender Recipient Message Content Summary Screenshot Reference
Goat My main acct "Here's a gift for you. Now your turn." (Butthole pic attached) NSFW
Goat Alt acct 1 "You fucking stupid butthole slut I bet you want to see my butthole so badly" SFW
Goat Alt acct 2 "Everyone likes some fun pics, don’t be shy!" (image attached) NSFW

Note: All screenshots have been verified by multiple mods and admins to confirm their authenticity and integrity.


Edit: Note, admin tools/specialized front-end required to see some removed/deleted content linked below

Racism

Goat’s engagement in racist behavior is both frequent and virulent, as evidenced by multiple documented incidents, including but not limited to:

  • Defending Neo-Nazi Ideology: Goat has issued explicit defenses of neonazi groups and hateful ideologies, as clearly displayed here.
  • Cheering on Indigenous Erasure: In numerous posts, Goat has actively celebrated or trivialized the erasure of indigenous peoples and cultures, a behavior captured in this instance here.
  • Racial Slurs Against Cubans: Direct racial slurs targeting Cuban individuals or communities have been posted by Goat, exemplified here.

Homophobia

Goat demonstrates consistent patterns of homophobic language and acts intended to demean and marginalize LGBTQ+ members of the community, including:

  • Usage of Homophobic Slurs: Open and unapologetic deployment of degrading and harmful slurs targeting gay and queer individuals example here.
  • Targeted Harassment of Furry Users: Suggesting that a furry user would fuck their dog to death is a particularly cruel and malicious insult directed towards community members expressing alternative identities or interests, as documented here.
  • Mocking Safe Space Efforts: Habitually belittling initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive and safe environments within Lemmy demonstrates Goat’s willful disregard for queer and minority support structures view incident.

Transphobia

Goat’s persistent transphobia further deepens their profile as a toxic presence within the community. Documented examples include:

  • Deliberate Misgendering: Despite explicit corrections, Goat repeatedly uses incorrect pronouns to disrespect and invalidate trans individuals, a documented behavior found here.
  • Questioning Trans Legitimacy via Concern Trolling: Goat employs false concern to undermine the legitimacy of trans identities, casting doubt and fostering a hostile environment, as seen here.
  • Equating Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy with Communism: In a misguided attempt to discredit trans healthcare, Goat has implied that insurance coverage for HRT is tantamount to communism, weaponizing political rhetoric to delegitimize essential medical access reference.

Recommendations

  • Instance Ban Goat:
    Given the scope, severity, and repeated nature of Goat’s violations, it is imperative to enact an immediate and permanent ban on Goat’s account across this instance and every other Lemmy/Piefed instance ran by admins who want to at least pretend to care about their community. This is necessary to prevent further harassment, explicit content dissemination, and hateful rhetoric, thus safeguarding community members.

  • Defederation of SJW Instance:
    In light of ongoing moderation failures by SJW admins that allow users like Goat to continue harmful conduct unchecked, serious consideration should be given to defederating the SJW instance altogether. This measure would help prevent the spillover of such toxic behavior and protect the wider federated community integrity.


Summary and Call to Action

In conclusion, the evidence speaks clearly and unequivocally: Goat represents a multifaceted and significant threat to the safety, inclusivity, and fundamental well-being of the Lemmy community. This threat manifests through:

  • Repeated sending of unsolicited, explicit images accompanied by coercive demands.
  • The propagation of racist ideology and racial harassment.
  • Open homophobic attacks and undermining of queer rights and safe spaces.
  • Persistent, covert, and overt acts of transphobia.

The collected documentation is thorough, corroborated, and deeply unsettling. Protecting our community from such pervasive harm demands swift, resolute, and collective action.


Let this post stand as both a stern warning and a meticulously detailed record, designed to prevent future harm and preserve the safe, respectful environment we all deserve in this shared space.


If anyone possesses additional evidence or has further concerns, please respond below or reach out directly to the moderators or administrators for confidential handling.

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