The Nexus of Privacy (@thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange)
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For those of you on Fosstodon starting to think about alternatives ... 1) let your admins know that you're planning on moving -- and why, and what if anything they can do that might change your mind. In particular, if it's because your admin put somebody with racist, anti-immigrant and anti-LGBTQ+ views in a position of power and then doubled down on th e decision, make sure they understand that -- and what they have to do to convince you they're not actually apologists for that viewpoint. 2) it really is hard to pick a compatible instance. Don't feel like your next choice is necessarily your permanent new home -- you can always move again if necessary. For anything more than an interim, you'll want to take the time to scope things out. Asking friends for recommendations is a great place to start but not bulletproof (would you have recommended fosstodon if somebody had asked you about it a month ago?) ...[Resources for choosing the right fediverse instances](https://privacy.thenexus.today/resources-for-choosing-instances/) has links to directories and instance catalogs that can help you find out more 3) If you're planning on "migrating" your account, make sure to read [Cutie City's guide to Migrating Servers](https://guide.cutie.city/the-fediverse/migrating-servers/?ref=privacy.thenexus.today) and Erin Kissane's [Notes From a Mastodon Migration](https://erinkissane.com/notes-from-a-mastodon-migration?ref=privacy.thenexus.today) first to avoid unpleaant surprises. 4) it really sucks that Mastodon migration doesn't let you move your posts, but things are getting better. Check out [Posty](https://writer.oliphant.social/oliphant/posty-this-is-how-you-take-your-posts-with-you) and [Slurp](https://github.com/VyrCossont/slurp) 5) if you're up for having your own instance, it's really worth checking out GoToSocial. My experience with gotosocial.thenexus.today: setup and configuration were straightforward and well-documented, and upgrades have been smooth. There are also hosted options available. And, Slurp works really well with GoToSocial! #fosstodon #fediverse
  • PhilipTheBucket@ponder.catEnglish
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    2 days ago

    on the 50 communities here on lemmy he mods to silence discussion that doesn’t align with his views.

    Who is he on Lemmy? I didn’t know he was here too. Do you have some examples of silencing discussion that doesn’t align with his views?

    I’m aware of reports of him doing messed-up moderation on Reddit, which is sus. If it sounded like I was in his corner I am not. I’m just saying like you were that more clarity would be better.

    Edit: There’s also this and this

    • mosiacmango@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Im all fucked up about the lemmy communities. I misread the subreddit list in a powertripping mods thread as a lemmy community list. Ill edit the above comments.

    • mosiacmango@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Im all fucked up on the lemmy mod comment. I misread his subreddits as lemmy communities in the power tripping mod thread I linked above. I’ve removed that now.