diff --git a/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.gmi b/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.gmi index bb65c1e..0031e31 100644 --- a/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.gmi +++ b/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.gmi @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ I moderate the "pleroma.envs.net" Akkoma instance on the Fediverse: => https://pleroma.envs.net/Seirdy My Fediverse profile: @Seirdy@pleroma.envs.net -I maintain three blocklists for the Fediverse: +I maintain three main blocklists for the Fediverse: => https://seirdy.one/pb/pleroma.envs.net.csv The pleroma.envs.net blocklist @@ -43,7 +43,10 @@ There were some block-overrides for instances with fewer than 11 votes. Here's h * If an instance contains blatant/unapologetic bigotry (something really undeniable, like Nazi imagery or excessive use of slurs in violent/hateful/definitely-not-reclaimed contexts) with staff approval or involvement, I may add it to both tier-0 and FediNuke.txt after I get multiple thumbs-up. * If an instance becomes risky even to many tier-0 instances (untagged gore, dox attempts, significant cybersecurity risk, CSEM, etc. with staff approval or involvement): I may add it to both right away, skipping any process. -Under ten controversial entries were excluded despite having more than enough votes. Typically, these were instances that didn't pose a major safety risk, but did fail many admins' "vibe check" or exhibit major governance issues. +Under ten controversial entries were excluded despite having more than enough votes, after consulting with other admins. Typically, these were instances that didn't pose a major safety risk, but did fail many admins' "vibe check" or exhibit major governance issues. + +I also excluded Twitter mirrors such as BirdSiteLive and bird.makeup; I maintain a separate list for those: +=> https://seirdy.one/pb/bsl.txt ### Bias sources @@ -145,6 +148,9 @@ Since then, Oliphant has removed that admin's list (and his own) from his blockl ## Future +Once Threads and/or Tumblr start federating, I plan to make a separate blocklist for "mainstream" social media platforms that prioritize profit over safety. I've explained my views on Threads in another post: +=> ../../../../2023/06/20/defederating-p92/ + The biggest complaint I've heard is the lack of reasons and receipts. Are0h is working on a separate project called The Bad Space to create an index of instances with receipts. => https://roiskinda.cool/ Are0h's blog diff --git a/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.md b/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.md index 7d95104..66f2278 100644 --- a/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.md +++ b/content/posts/fediverse-blocklists.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ syndicatedCopies: --- I moderate the "pleroma.envs.net" Akkoma instance on the Fediverse, as @Seirdy@pleroma.envs.net. -I maintain three blocklists for the Fediverse: +I maintain three main blocklists for the Fediverse: [The `pleroma.envs.net` blocklist](https://seirdy.one/pb/pleroma.envs.net.csv) @@ -33,8 +33,7 @@ This post is an attempt to document how they are made, their differences, their {{}} -How Tier-0 and FediNuke work ----------------------------- +## How Tier-0 and FediNuke work [My tier-0 list](https://seirdy.one/pb/tier0.csv) (mirrored to `tier0.csv` in [the Oliphant repository](https://codeberg.org/oliphant/blocklists)) is a subset of the `pleroma.envs.net` blocklist. It contains entries that appeared on at least **11 out of 20** other hand-picked instance blocklists ("bias sources"), with exceptions detailed below. Not all Tier-0 entries have the same level of severity; a smaller list containing what I personally deem the "worse half" of Tier 0 is [FediNuke.txt](https://seirdy.one/pb/FediNuke.txt). **Consensus** builds Tier-0; **severity** builds FediNuke. @@ -49,7 +48,9 @@ There were some block-overrides for instances with fewer than 11 votes. Here's h - If an instance contains **blatant/unapologetic bigotry** (something really undeniable, like Nazi imagery or excessive use of slurs in violent/hateful/definitely-not-reclaimed contexts) with staff approval or involvement, I may add it to both tier-0 and `FediNuke.txt` after I get multiple thumbs-up. - If an instance becomes **risky even to many tier-0 instances** (untagged gore, dox attempts, significant cybersecurity risk, CSEM, etc. with staff approval or involvement): I may add it to both right away, skipping any process. -Under ten controversial entries were excluded despite having more than enough votes. Typically, these were instances that didn't pose a major safety risk, but did fail many admins' "vibe check" or exhibit major governance issues. +Under ten controversial entries were excluded despite having more than enough votes, after consulting with other admins. Typically, these were instances that didn't pose a major safety risk, but did fail many admins' "vibe check" or exhibit major governance issues. + +I also excluded Twitter mirrors such as BirdSiteLive and bird.makeup; [I maintain a separate list for those](https://seirdy.one/pb/bsl.txt). ### Bias sources @@ -69,8 +70,7 @@ If `tier0.csv` were merely an unbiased list of the most widely blocked instances Some instances migrate their domains. If the old instance was already deemed worthy of a suspension and the new instance maintains the same staff with no visible attempt to change its reputation, then I deem the new location to be as block-worthy as the old location and make an override. It's the same bad actors under a different banner. -Intended use ------------- +## Intended use The original goal was to make a blocklist appealing to instances with a more laid-back moderation approach, so that they would actually implement a decent blocklist and limit the reach of the worst actors. Unfortunately, the final `tier0.csv` blocklist is 350+ entries; this is still a bit much for the moderate instances. @@ -113,8 +113,7 @@ Finally, you could just do something else entirely. I never use "your blocklist Before you decide to trust one of my lists, please read the "Mistakes made" section. -Mistakes made -------------- +## Mistakes made Here, I publicly document all significant mistakes I've made in the process. I sort entries in descending order by date addressed. @@ -138,8 +137,9 @@ Oliphant has been getting understandable push-back for this issue in his blockli Since then, Oliphant has removed that admin's list (and his own) from his blocklists' trusted sources. I removed the same ones. Oliphant also stopped generating the unified-max blocklist, as the potential for misuse was too great. -Future ------- +## Future + +Once Threads and/or Tumblr start federating, I plan to make a separate blocklist for "mainstream" social media platforms that prioritize profit over safety. 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