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openSUSE Linux<p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a> &amp; reporters can now get notified when comments are added to a report. Thanks to a new <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/subscription" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>subscription</span></a> option in <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/OBS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OBS</span></a>, collaboration just got easier. Transparency + timely updates = a better experience for all. <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/openSUSE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>openSUSE</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>community</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>opensource</span></a> <a href="https://openbuildservice.org/2025/06/25/content-moderation-ui/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">openbuildservice.org/2025/06/2</span><span class="invisible">5/content-moderation-ui/</span></a></p>
Austin Huang ❤️<p><a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/MstdnParty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MstdnParty</span></a> and <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/MstdnPlus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MstdnPlus</span></a> wants new <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a>! If you would like to help this instance to prosper and further its mission of facilitating public discourse, please see how to apply at <a href="https://mpp.bus-hit.me/moderator/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">mpp.bus-hit.me/moderator/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a>. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me as well! </p><p>(FYI: you do have to be a current user on either instance.)</p>
Wizards Anonymous<p>Does anyone know what the limit is to the number of words a post can have on <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastodonSocial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MastodonSocial</span></a> with a # in front of it? Looks like some mean spirited person is having posts taken down through <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a>. Everyone should be able to know what the limit is fpr <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/hashtags" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hashtags</span></a> on a particular instance of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mastodon</span></a>.</p>
Bob Collins<p>Dear <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fosstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fosstodon</span></a> members,<br>I understand that there was a recent issue with instance <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a>. I have read several articles on the subject.</p><p>What I see happening is people moving away from Fosstodon. There have also been discussions of other instances blocking Fosstodon.</p><p>I have read what <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@Gina" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>Gina</span></a></span> has written about how she is trying to address the site's reputation, and I appreciate her efforts.</p><p>For me, I _feel_ the interaction on posts _may_ be down. Is anyone else feeling this also?</p>
Glyn Moody<p>Suicide attempts, sackings and a vow of silence: <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Meta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Meta</span></a>’s new <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a> face worst conditions yet - <a href="https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-04-27/suicide-attempts-sackings-and-a-vow-of-silence-metas-new-moderators-face-worst-conditions-yet" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thebureauinvestigates.com/stor</span><span class="invisible">ies/2025-04-27/suicide-attempts-sackings-and-a-vow-of-silence-metas-new-moderators-face-worst-conditions-yet</span></a> "Hit by workers’ rights lawsuits in Kenya, the tech giant has moved its outsourcing to a top-secret new site – where life is grimmer still"</p>
PersonalData.IO :verified:<p>Nous sommes le 28 avril 2025 et...</p><p>🔓 La carte est désormais en accès libre !<br>🔗 <a href="https://personaldata.io/carte-en-afrique-de-moderation-du-contenu-et-detiquetage-des-donnees/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">personaldata.io/carte-en-afriq</span><span class="invisible">ue-de-moderation-du-contenu-et-detiquetage-des-donnees/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/data4mods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>data4mods</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/map" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>map</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/IA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IA</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/BPOs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BPOs</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/personaldata" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>personaldata</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/africanmoderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>africanmoderators</span></a></p>
PersonalData.IO :verified:<p>📣 La première cartographie du travail de modération de contenu et d’annotation de données en Afrique !</p><p>C'est avec joie que nous vous partageons les résultats de notre projet <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/Data4Mods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Data4Mods</span></a> en collaboration avec l'Union des Modérateur·trice·s de Contenu Africain·e·s (African Content Moderators).</p><p>🔗 Découvrez notre projet en détails : <a href="https://personaldata.io/data4mods/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">personaldata.io/data4mods/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>La carte sera accessible publiquement :</p><p>📅 Lundi 28 Avril 2025<br>🕚 11H<br>🔗 <a href="https://personaldata.io/carte-en-afrique-de-moderation-du-contenu-et-detiquetage-des-donnees/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">personaldata.io/carte-en-afriq</span><span class="invisible">ue-de-moderation-du-contenu-et-detiquetage-des-donnees/</span></a></p><p>🎤 Vous êtes <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/journaliste" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>journaliste</span></a> et souhaitez en savoir plus ou nous accéder à la carte interactive : contact@personaldata.io</p><p><a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/Data4Mods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Data4Mods</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/IA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IA</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/africancontentmoderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>africancontentmoderators</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/personaldata" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>personaldata</span></a> <a href="https://piaille.fr/tags/BPOs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BPOs</span></a></p>
Chery (Great Australian Pods)<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://aus.social/@AusSocialMods" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AusSocialMods</span></a></span> and some of the other instance mods can be inhumanly efficient sometimes. I woke up to see phone notifications informing me I had more follows from different fediverse chick bots but when I opened the app they were nowhere to be seen. Obviously someone had reported them while I was asleep and they were already dealt with by the time I looked. Thank you. 🏆</p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a></p>
PrivacyDigest<p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluesky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluesky</span></a> Deletes <a href="https://mas.to/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> Protest Video of <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> Sucking Musk's Toes, Calls It 'Non-Consensual <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Explicit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Explicit</span></a> Material' <br> <br>Update: After this article was published, Bluesky restored Kabas' post and told 404 Media the following: "This was a case of our <a href="https://mas.to/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a> applying the policy for non-consensual AI content strictly. After re-evaluating the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/newsworthy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>newsworthy</span></a> context, the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderation</span></a> team is reinstating those posts." <br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ElonMusk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElonMusk</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/socialmedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>socialmedia</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.404media.co/bluesky-deletes-ai-protest-video-of-trump-sucking-musks-toes-calls-it-non-consensual-explicit-material/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">404media.co/bluesky-deletes-ai</span><span class="invisible">-protest-video-of-trump-sucking-musks-toes-calls-it-non-consensual-explicit-material/</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>Burnout is a persistent issue with one in five moderators report experiencing trauma or burnout this year, underlining the need for wellness and resilience resources.</p><p>If you relate to this, IFTAS Connect offers support and resources to cope with many common issues for moderators and it’s free: <a href="https://about.iftas.org/2024/05/29/iftas-connect-a-community-for-fediverse-moderators/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">about.iftas.org/2024/05/29/ift</span><span class="invisible">as-connect-a-community-for-fediverse-moderators/</span></a> .</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/FediFacts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FediFacts</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/MastoAdmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MastoAdmin</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a><br><a href="https://about.iftas.org/2024/05/29/iftas-connect-a-community-for-fediverse-moderators/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">about.iftas.org/2024/05/29/ift</span><span class="invisible">as-connect-a-community-for-fediverse-moderators/</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>The 2024 Needs Assessment results are in so stay tuned for some really interesting info on what moderators and admins think are the big issues facing them at the moment.</p><p>We’ll be sharing some stats over the coming weeks so make sure you’re following us to see them!</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/MastoMods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MastoMods</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>There are no walls on a spider’s web.</p><p>We want a web where everyone can participate, where everyone is safe from abuse and harm, where civil society can flourish, where people can meet, learn, share, live, love, laugh.</p><p>Our founding grants have delivered a “do not interact list,” the CARIAD block list, FediCheck, a moderator library, prototype of an opt-in CSAM detection and reporting service, the IFTAS Connect community, and more.</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://venera.social/profile/moderation" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>moderation</span></a></span> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/MastoMods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MastoMods</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>We are wrapping up the annual Moderator Needs Assessment and will be posting the findings soon, stay tuned!</p><p>What do you think the top 5 will be?</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/ModerationTooling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ModerationTooling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/MastoMods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MastoMods</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>Our 2024 moderator survey received over 120 responses representing nearly two million hosted accounts. While we work on the final report, we have some early highlights on the Blog: <a href="https://about.iftas.org/2024/10/16/2024-survey-early-highlights/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">about.iftas.org/2024/10/16/202</span><span class="invisible">4-survey-early-highlights/</span></a> .</p><p>Early data shows a continued need for help with CSAM, spam, NCII and core moderation guidance.</p><p>A big thank you to everyone who took part.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/FediAdmins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FediAdmins</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/FediAdmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FediAdmin</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>We believe that the protocol level needs signals built in to it to allow for trust and safety that is broad across all Fediverse.</p><p>If that doesn’t happen it’s very expensive and clunky to build solutions for all different servers and platforms.</p><p>How do you think we can achieve that?</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/ModerationTooling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ModerationTooling</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>IFTAS Connect provides moderators, community managers and anyone engaged in creating a safer Internet with a wealth of tools, resources, and a supportive network to help them connect, collaborate, and navigate the complexities of federated content moderation.</p><p>We’ve worked with a broad array of moderators and advisors to kick-start the available resources – and we hope many more will join and contribute their experience.</p><p>2/3 🧵 <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>IFTAS Connect is free to join. We invite all Fediverse moderators, community managers, trust and safety professionals, and academic researchers to&nbsp;request access to IFTAS Connect.</p><p>Be a part of a global community that prioritizes trust, safety, and inclusivity across the Fediverse, and take part in growing the community and the toolset.</p><p>Visit&nbsp;IFTAS Connect&nbsp;to learn more and join our growing community: <a href="https://connect.iftas.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">connect.iftas.org/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://venera.social/profile/moderation" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>moderation</span></a></span> </p><p>3/3 🧵 <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>Here’s one thing we’re working on at the moment:</p><p>Lillian and Jon have been conducting a survey of moderators to help guide the production of a number of templates for moderation teams, including a moderator agreement and code of conduct.</p><p>Longer-term this will become a handbook for hands-on moderator activities.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderators</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/Moderation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moderation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/MastoMods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MastoMods</span></a></p>
@pineywoozle ‘s #3WordNote<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mstdn.social/@rysiek" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>rysiek</span></a></span> What they said - <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mastodon</span></a> isn’t like <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Twitter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Twitter</span></a> ( <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/X" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>X</span></a> ) it’d be enormously helpful to “toss a coin to “the Witcher” If it helps to think of the <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/server" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>server</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/admins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>admins</span></a> as Geralt well...what ever works, cause THEY are what keeps this working &amp; they’re doing an amazing job. They keep the gears running &amp; the monsters at bay. Make sure it’s your server <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/instance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>instance</span></a> that you tip &amp; not just Mastodon or you could do both if you want to. 🥰 <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fediverse</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/support" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>support</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a></p>
IFTAS<p>Our 2024 survey has over 100 responses so far &amp; is open to all Fediverse <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/administrators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>administrators</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/moderators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moderators</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://mastodon.iftas.org/tags/CommunityManagers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityManagers</span></a>.</p><p>Early data shows a continued needs for help with CSAM, Spam, NCII &amp; core moderation guidance.</p><p>If you run or moderate&nbsp;a federated instance&nbsp;take the survey today, all questions are optional, tell us only what you're happy to share: <a href="https://jyqxym.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ1NDk3NSxcImxcIjoxMzMzODA0NjY5NjMxMjE3NDksXCJyXCI6MTMzMzgwNDY3NDQzMzY5MzAwfSIsInMiOiI5ZjcyZmViOTY2MWY1YjIzIn0" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">jyqxym.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/</span><span class="invisible">eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ1NDk3NSxcImxcIjoxMzMzODA0NjY5NjMxMjE3NDksXCJyXCI6MTMzMzgwNDY3NDQzMzY5MzAwfSIsInMiOiI5ZjcyZmViOTY2MWY1YjIzIn0</span></a><br><a href="https://jyqxym.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ1NDk3NSxcImxcIjoxMzMzODA0NjY5NjMxMjE3NDksXCJyXCI6MTMzMzgwNDY3NDQzMzY5MzAwfSIsInMiOiI5ZjcyZmViOTY2MWY1YjIzIn0" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">jyqxym.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/</span><span class="invisible">eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ1NDk3NSxcImxcIjoxMzMzODA0NjY5NjMxMjE3NDksXCJyXCI6MTMzMzgwNDY3NDQzMzY5MzAwfSIsInMiOiI5ZjcyZmViOTY2MWY1YjIzIn0</span></a></p>