In the last few days, I've heard people say they don't want politicians or kids on the Fediverse.
I think we need to have good enough controls that you don't have to see anyone or anything you don't want on the Fediverse, and nobody can interact with you if you don't want.
I don't think anyone should be allowed to do harm here, and everyone should feel safe. But if you don't want to follow tuba players or French-speaking dentists, just don't.
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This is what I don't get about the Bluesky/Threads federation concerns. If you don't like someone don't follow them.
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@evan on a side note: I'd rather have a mix of people in this silicon place here instead of them being gentrified to some corner elsewhere. Same thing already irks me in the carbon world.
I'm somewhat agree; I think it's an interesting thought experiment to consider whether it's ok for someone with noxious beliefs who never expresses them in any way to be around, but it's not […]
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