Hey since you're here and I'm new, I have a question about Lemmy that searching ddg didn't help me with. I notice the commenter above you is from a different instance, but commenting on this instance. I can't comment on lemmy.ml posts in my feed from this account though. Is this because of some difference in the configuration of your instances? Like you allow external posters and they don't, or they blocked you specifically, or what?
masterofballs@wolfballs.com 2 years ago
Yeah they blocked us. We can't censor like they want us to. Their federation terms of service bans words like gay, retard, and they ban anyone saying vaccines aren't the most effective medication and therapy no exceptions ever.
While I want people of any race, sexuality, religion or lifestyle as a user, the freedom to communicate freely with what ever language a poster or commenter feels needed is central to the experience I hosted wolfballs for.
You can make an account with them or one of their other federated instances. Lemmur is pretty good at showing multiple instances. I'm making a new app that should be ready this year sometime too.
Esperantist@wolfballs.com 2 years ago
Thanks for the explanation! I love your take on the situation. And even though I don't agree with lemmy.ml's stance I think it's nice that they're allowed to run their site however they want, too. I just found out about these federated services recently and they're so exciting. It feels like maybe, if we all spread the word and participate, maybe we'll get some semblance of old-internet culture back. The monolithic service model is awful and I can't wait to see it go.