Moderation Note:

[futurebird@sauropods.win]

Moderation Note:

Please do not reply to posts on our server with **off-topic** fundraiser requests. This is spamy and can feel inconsiderate.

You can post about a fundraiser on your own thread, you can bring it up in context. But, a pattern of "replies" that make no reference to what they are responding to asking for donations, or advertising a shop etc. will be considered spam.

(I'm happy to get feedback on this call, but I've also thought about it for a long time and think it's fair.)

[ben@mastodon.lubar.me]

@futurebird that's kind of the dictionary definition of spam

[futurebird@sauropods.win]

Spam is the easiest way to earn a suspension or ban on this server. Mostly because it's easier to spot. If you have concerns about moderation send me a DM. I'm a volunteer but I read everything ya'll report and take it seriously.

[cppguy@infosec.space]

@futurebird

IMHO, your approach is completely reasonable. I'm not a moderator, but I do report toots like these for fake engagement.

[braxa26@mindly.social]

@futurebird Seconded wholeheartedly. If you knocked on my door unsolicited to sell me something IRL, I'd send you away immediately. Same thing here.

[futurebird@sauropods.win]

@CppGuy

We are still in halcyon days of moderation in this space. It's been mostly easy thus far. I hope that the general rejection of advertising will keep it that way, but as the space grows we may need to think about these issues more.