Just an occasional reminder that disabling replies is the #1 requested feature from Mastodon.

[stefan@stefanbohacek.online]

Just an occasional reminder that disabling replies is the #1 requested feature from Mastodon.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc

Limiting who can reply is also worth giving a thumbs-up to, currently at #10.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/14762

#mastodon #fediverse #ReplyControls #SocialMedia #TrustAndSafety

[stefan@stefanbohacek.online]

And to preemptively address some of the common responses:

"But what if it's misinformation?"

Report it.

"But what if I don't like the post?

Block/mute/ignore.

"But what if I have a strong urge to reply to a stranger?"

Find a more productive way to spend your time.

"You can't solve social issues with technology!"

This doesn't fix the underlying problem of people thinking they are owed someone else's attention and audience, but it does give tools to people who need them to stay safe.

"But..."

This is the most requested feature, come on.

[7adi@mastodon.social]

@stefan I see the settings and defaults on preferences for quotes, but for replies I've only seen it on misskey. I guess the web browser version had delayed features?

[stefan@stefanbohacek.online]

@7adi Sorry, not sure I understand the question. Mastodon does not currently have settings for limiting replies. Or did you mean something else?

[7adi@mastodon.social]

@stefan oh I thought it was already implemented since ActivityPub already has it. Yes, about limiting who can reply.

[julian@activitypub.space]

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online see, my question is... you can limit replies and notifications, but the people on other servers can still reply, they're publishing it out onto the fediverse, it just doesn't reach you. Is that ok from a Trust & Safety perspective?