@wjmaggos @emilymbender >yes, if possible, you deal with just that guy. and if you can avoid blocking by getting them to understand their replies go beyond normal, you do that.
correct
> but instances are portals to a shared space. if you see the problems keep coming through the same door, it's ok to close it.
Not if that door is what is connecting two entire communities. That door should be reinforced and widened so those two communities can't shut it.
> especially when it only really means they have to find another door to use or create their own.
Ah yes the "you can start your own instance if you have a problem with my blacklist blackballing you". Which works fine until you realize one of the biggest reasons why instances get added to
#fediblock is for "federating with the usual suspects" and "being from some other instance that is on the blacklist". Nevermind the fact that most people who you are cutting off from communicating with eachother don't have the technical, financial or other wherewithal to run their own instance. You're just sending them back to facebook/bluesky/truthsocial/whatever
>can we talk about how the culture that grows on the servers you're advocating for is unwanted?
I'm not advocating for any servers(though If you'd like I'll advocate for SPW, which is blocked by a good chunk of the people who take people like you seriously). I'm advocating against censorship and prejudice against people who are part of servers *before they even attempt to communicate*.
