Source https://sh.itjust.works/comment/24513025

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This is in a thread in Hexbear

Got a comment removed (and somebody else's comment for referring to mine) because I dared to remark that communism (at least the style .ml wants) doesn't seem to be the solution against pedophiles. That's what their meme suggested, but if Stalin is having sex with 14 year olds, I don't really see it as improvement.

I'm surprised I wasn't banned for besmirching dear leader's white vest.

cross-posted from: https://quokk.au/c/tankiejerk/p/776807/russian-propaganda-is-when-putin-didn-t-invade-a-country-for-land-acquisition

> Liberation through artillery! And Zelenksy didn't surrender, he is the real problem! > > > Russian State Media is good because it's more biased!

cross-posted from: https://quokk.au/c/tankiejerk/p/776776/hexbear-values-queerphobia

China is perfect, who cares if LGBT+ people don't have the same rights as other countries. China doesn't need that.

can't even engage with these people. they'll ask for sources then ban you for posting them. of course the rules they use to justify it are arbitrary and don't fit. I'm a leftist but I'll never praise authoritarian shitholes with blatant propaganda.

Sometimes I will run into threads like this of tankies disparaging the small socialist movements we do have here in the US. They will also pretend that they don't do such a thing.

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Cross posted from https://lemmy.world/post/43944145

Here since !lemmy_support@lemmy.ml is unavailable as outlined below.

Hi

There have been some rather concerning actions taken by an admin of the !privacy@lemmy.ml community, dessalines@lemmy.ml. Based on recent moderation decisions and a complete lack of communication, it seems like their account may have been compromised, or even more concerning if these actions are deliberate.

1. Erroneous Rule 4 Enforcement, First Instance: a guide posted to !privacy@lemmy.ml, despite receiving many positive votes and comments, was removed under Rule 4:

If you have a question, please try searching for previous discussions, maybe it has already been answered

However, this post was a guide and not a question, so Rule 4 does not apply. Attempts were made to reach out for clarification but there has been no response, despite their account showing recent activity.

2. Erroneous Rule 4 Enforcement, Second Instance: an on-topic informational video also posted to !privacy@lemmy.ml, despite also receiving many positive votes, was again removed under Rule 4. This post was again not asking a question, so again Rule 4 does not apply. Again, no explanation has been given.

3. User Bans in Completely Unrelated Communities: user bans of over a month have been applied for not only !privacy@lemmy.ml but several completely unrelated communities:

• !emacs@lemmy.ml
• !personalfinance@lemmy.ml
• !linux@lemmy.ml
• !lemmy_support@lemmy.ml
• !opensource@lemmy.ml
• !india@lemmy.ml
• !asklemmy@lemmy.ml
• !steam@lemmy.ml
• !linux_gaming@lemmy.ml
• !degoogle@lemmy.ml
• !libre_software@lemmy.ml

This is especially concerning given that the above posts have no relation to these communities, and no recent activity has been made in any of them, meaning none of their rules could have been broken. Moreover, a public track record of positive contributions across Lemmy has been established, with many positive votes and comments received over a sustained period. Given all of this, the bans appear to be highly disproportionate, only adding to the growing concerns around moderation practices.

4. Repost with Disclaimer Removed: a repost of the guide, despite a disclaimer explaining the original removal appears to be in error and that attempts to contact the admin have failed, despite again receiving many positive votes and constructive comments, was once again removed. Again, no explanation has been given.

Given all of this, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that something is not right. Mistakes in moderation happen but the complete lack of communication, the disproportionate actions, and the ongoing bans from unrelated communities raise serious concerns. It seems as though the account is most likely compromised, or even more concerning if these actions are deliberate.

Has anyone else experienced similar issues with this admin, or does anyone have more insight into what might be happening?

TL;DR: Admin dessalines@lemmy.ml of !privacy@lemmy.ml appears to be making seriously concerning moderation decisions, including erroneous enforcement of Rule 4 in at least two separate instances, failing to respond to messages, and applying user bans in completely unrelated communities despite a long track record of positive contributions across Lemmy. This has led to speculation that their account is likely compromised, or even more concerning if these actions are deliberate.

Any thoughts or similar experiences would be appreciated.

Cross post with https://lemmy.world/post/43944126

With a side dose of no I won't build a coalition with those who agree with large portions of social policy I want I want to make perfect the enemy of good.

From purity politics and not wanting to engage with other left leaning movements MLs are still at the start of the race. Pretty much everyone on lemmy is on the same page on many issues. Particularly on inequality and social welfare.

I always like to chime in that we should also not ignore elections and vote as left as we can in our areas. Doing so only adds credibility to our movement. If you can organize to show up and vote you can also do so for a protest or strike. Not to mention that the latter take far more effort, so skipping on an afternoon to vote shows low commitment. As such I find the remark about online progressivism to be rather funny.