Mod Abuse Hotline

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[META] A word... (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by notwesker@lemmy.sdf.org to c/modabuse@lemmy.sdf.org
 
 

First of all, things have started to change around here. Very exciting!

But listen.

I'm serious about the new "no victim blaming" rule. This is a safe space. This isn't Ye Hippie Dippin' Bastards where the village idiots are allowed to weigh in with their acronyms. Victim blaming is a banable offense now.

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[META] A word... (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by notwesker@lemmy.sdf.org to c/modabuse@lemmy.sdf.org
 
 

First of all, this community is under new management. Very exciting!

But listen.

Things are going to change around here.

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[META] A word... (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by wesker@lemmy.sdf.org to c/modabuse@lemmy.sdf.org
 
 

First of all, thank you for sending me the first reports I've ever received as a mod. Very exciting!

But listen.

I'm not a super serious guy. I let a lot slide. If you're posting in one of my communities, know that you have A LOT of leeway for fun and personal expression.

But one thing I won't tolerate is low effort trolling. I demand effort. If you're spinning a yarn or trying to misrepresent yourself, or the situation, I demand to be entertained by it.

That is all. Thank you for attending my TED Talk.

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Post:
1000012029

Article:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pennsylvania-students-taught-media-bias-195200358.html

I'd find it funny if I was banned by a mod with a sense of humour, but I was banned by a notoriously humourless mod

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I'm seeking the services of an attorney to represent me as plaintiff in content court against the moderator of !funhole@lemmy.sdf.org @qrstuv@lemmy.sdf.org for stealing my content.

EXHIBIT A: The content which was stolen

EXHIBIT B: The content as stolen

EXHIBIT C: In which qrstuv claims the content to be theirs, with no credit to my original content

As restitution for the damages I am seeking:

  • A resolution to the Hank decides on new eggs cliffhanger by no later than World Egg Day (2025-10-10)
  • A mandatory week of Rocky & Bullwinkle themed-content to be commenced the day following World Egg Day
  • That qrstuv be deducted 10 billion Funhole points
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https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/42712477/22936485

@atomicpoet@piefed.social

@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org

This friendly warning really has me rattled. He primarily talks about the fediverse. If he never talks to me again, it would be really bad. Unless I can find a way to make amends for my wrongs, I'll have to face the consequences. What do I do?

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If I cared to know the answer, I might wonder why dragon bestiality and werewolf bestiality are acceptable but troll bestiality is not. It seems racist, but whatever; I'm not complaining. Being excluded from racist bestiality spaces is fine with me.

@Draconic_NEO@pawb.social @Draconic_NEO@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/52444570

Introduction

After extensive investigation, detailed analysis, and numerous community consultations, I am compelled to present a thorough exposé on an individual operating under the username Goat. The substantial body of evidence compiled herein reveals a deeply disturbing and persistent pattern of behavior encompassing unsolicited and inappropriate direct messaging, overt racist rhetoric, blatant homophobia, and sustained transphobia. This post aims to meticulously document the full scope of offenses attributed to Goat, thereby ensuring the Lemmy/Piefed community is fully informed and empowered to take decisive and appropriate action.


Contents

  1. Background and Context
  2. Unsolicited Inappropriate DMs
  3. Racism
  4. Homophobia
  5. Transphobia
  6. Recommendations
  7. Summary and Call to Action

Background and Context

User Goat has been an active and vocal member of Lemmy since mid-2023. However, beneath their ostensibly regular participation lies a deeply troubling persona that has repeatedly manifested itself through harmful and hateful actions. Notably, Goat has openly admitted to prior involvement in neonazi forums before migrating to Lemmy, where they have consistently and unapologetically defended neonazi ideology and related hate groups. This behavior is exemplified on the widely defederated hilariouschaos instance, where Goat’s rhetoric has actively contributed to toxicity and the spread of extremist content. Such a background underscores the profound risk Goat poses to community safety and cohesion.


Unsolicited Inappropriate DMs

A significant number of users have come forward reporting that they received unsolicited explicit images from Goat. These images, shockingly including graphic and deeply offensive butthole pictures, were accompanied by messages that ranged from disturbingly demanding to overtly coercive. In multiple cases, Goat unabashedly pressured recipients to reciprocate by sending similarly explicit images of themselves. To empirically verify the extent and consistency of this behavior, I created two alternate accounts, both of which promptly received such disturbing messages, demonstrating the pervasive and predatory nature of Goat’s conduct.

Sender Recipient Message Content Summary Screenshot Reference
Goat My main acct "Here's a gift for you. Now your turn." (Butthole pic attached) NSFW
Goat Alt acct 1 "You fucking stupid butthole slut I bet you want to see my butthole so badly" SFW
Goat Alt acct 2 "Everyone likes some fun pics, don’t be shy!" (image attached) NSFW

Note: All screenshots have been verified by multiple mods and admins to confirm their authenticity and integrity.


Edit: Note, admin tools/specialized front-end required to see some removed/deleted content linked below

Racism

Goat’s engagement in racist behavior is both frequent and virulent, as evidenced by multiple documented incidents, including but not limited to:

  • Defending Neo-Nazi Ideology: Goat has issued explicit defenses of neonazi groups and hateful ideologies, as clearly displayed here.
  • Cheering on Indigenous Erasure: In numerous posts, Goat has actively celebrated or trivialized the erasure of indigenous peoples and cultures, a behavior captured in this instance here.
  • Racial Slurs Against Cubans: Direct racial slurs targeting Cuban individuals or communities have been posted by Goat, exemplified here.

Homophobia

Goat demonstrates consistent patterns of homophobic language and acts intended to demean and marginalize LGBTQ+ members of the community, including:

  • Usage of Homophobic Slurs: Open and unapologetic deployment of degrading and harmful slurs targeting gay and queer individuals example here.
  • Targeted Harassment of Furry Users: Suggesting that a furry user would fuck their dog to death is a particularly cruel and malicious insult directed towards community members expressing alternative identities or interests, as documented here.
  • Mocking Safe Space Efforts: Habitually belittling initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive and safe environments within Lemmy demonstrates Goat’s willful disregard for queer and minority support structures view incident.

Transphobia

Goat’s persistent transphobia further deepens their profile as a toxic presence within the community. Documented examples include:

  • Deliberate Misgendering: Despite explicit corrections, Goat repeatedly uses incorrect pronouns to disrespect and invalidate trans individuals, a documented behavior found here.
  • Questioning Trans Legitimacy via Concern Trolling: Goat employs false concern to undermine the legitimacy of trans identities, casting doubt and fostering a hostile environment, as seen here.
  • Equating Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy with Communism: In a misguided attempt to discredit trans healthcare, Goat has implied that insurance coverage for HRT is tantamount to communism, weaponizing political rhetoric to delegitimize essential medical access reference.

Recommendations

  • Instance Ban Goat:
    Given the scope, severity, and repeated nature of Goat’s violations, it is imperative to enact an immediate and permanent ban on Goat’s account across this instance and every other Lemmy/Piefed instance ran by admins who want to at least pretend to care about their community. This is necessary to prevent further harassment, explicit content dissemination, and hateful rhetoric, thus safeguarding community members.

  • Defederation of SJW Instance:
    In light of ongoing moderation failures by SJW admins that allow users like Goat to continue harmful conduct unchecked, serious consideration should be given to defederating the SJW instance altogether. This measure would help prevent the spillover of such toxic behavior and protect the wider federated community integrity.


Summary and Call to Action

In conclusion, the evidence speaks clearly and unequivocally: Goat represents a multifaceted and significant threat to the safety, inclusivity, and fundamental well-being of the Lemmy community. This threat manifests through:

  • Repeated sending of unsolicited, explicit images accompanied by coercive demands.
  • The propagation of racist ideology and racial harassment.
  • Open homophobic attacks and undermining of queer rights and safe spaces.
  • Persistent, covert, and overt acts of transphobia.

The collected documentation is thorough, corroborated, and deeply unsettling. Protecting our community from such pervasive harm demands swift, resolute, and collective action.


Let this post stand as both a stern warning and a meticulously detailed record, designed to prevent future harm and preserve the safe, respectful environment we all deserve in this shared space.


If anyone possesses additional evidence or has further concerns, please respond below or reach out directly to the moderators or administrators for confidential handling.

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@davel@lemmy.ml #anarchism #radicalsocialism #revolutionaries

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https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/39054099

http://archive.today/2025.07.25-003548/https://lemmy.sdf.org/modlog/950882

After a multitude of low level users got themselves put in 14 days time out over their behaviour, the Hexbears higher ups doubled down and triple banned me.

@Kuori@hexbear.net #anarchism #radicalsocialism #revolutionaries

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/31072292

Summary:

I downvoted pro-AI comments in a post in leftymemes community. It was LLM generated polandball comic (Which is objectively pathetic as fuck) that showed up on my feed, blocked couple of users who I thought were unhinged, and have blocked the whole instance on my client after realizing how rabid these morons are.

I didn't go looking for AI posts like a vigilante.

One user in question got miffed for being downvoted and banned me from places they moderate.

Bonus: I was banned by the fascist pigs on dbzer0 from YPTB and accused of spreading drama because I crossposted the original thread there and called out the mod.

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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by qrstuv@lemmy.sdf.org to c/modabuse@lemmy.sdf.org
 
 

I'm coming forward to tell my story.

@xor@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by wesker@lemmy.sdf.org to c/modabuse@lemmy.sdf.org
 
 

They are also requiring all moderators to retroactively remove offending posts and comments that are surfaced via reports.

Long live the fediverse queen.

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If you look at modlog, you'll clearly see I've never had any history of infraction at LW.

I've never been anything but clear that I am not Dr. Wesker.

The name of this account was a tongue-in-cheek jab at Dr. Wesker, who was previously removed as a moderator of this community, because he wasn't responding to the myriads of reports the posts and comments in this community receive.

I regard this ban as a hostile and overreaching attack on the platform as a whole.

Lemmy.world has clearly homogenized a large subsection of the Lemmy fediverse, and now they throw this weight around to deafen and disconnect all of their local userbase from people of other instances that they decide from on high are "persona non grata."

I am aware what Dr. Wesker was banned from LW for.

Conversely, I suggest that Lemmy.world administrators themselves have weaponized the current technical misgivings of the Lemmy federated platform.

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poop him in jail

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DR WISKERS BANNED ME (no.lastname.nz)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by Chodi_MacCunt@no.lastname.nz to c/modabuse@lemmy.sdf.org
 
 

poop him in jail

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I'm also apparently uncivil for chastising someone who was being a sourpuss.

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I got my green card revoked and got deported from my own subreddit because the president I'd never heard of before of a server I'd never heard of before believes that to draw a ping about the most powerful man in the world violates what they proclaim is the "The Anarchist Code of Conduct".

https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/11592676

@db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com @RandomLegend@lemmy.dbzer0.com @Flatworm7591@lemmy.dbzer0.com @fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com #anarchism #radicalsocialism #revolutionaries

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I think the image sums it up really.

For additional context, this post is about this post: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/39334756

I think Trippin' Bastards needs to be renamed to Trippin' Bastards (Definitely not similar in any way to Mod Abuse hotline) at the very least.

Thank you for your consideration.

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everyone is having so much fun dunking on my tiedfor3rd favorite admin and im feeling left out so how about this hows this for gatekeeping try this on for size

the only valid gender is patriot

from now on patriot will only refer to others with patriot/patriot pronouns although patriot know what this patriot really likes to say i and also patriot know what sounds stupid so i think existing colloquial expressions get a pass and i guess any one/thing/system that identifies with some invalid identity and specifies a preference for a pronoun besides patriot gets a pass too okay so lets break this down

  • the only valid gender is patriot
  • im keeping my first person pronouns due to being exceptional
  • colloquial expressions are exempt
  • invalid identities are allowed

the gendered distinction between so called men and so called women and other such things is woke nonsense because listen youre either a patriot or not a patriot and thats that unless you feel strongly about some other identity thats fine too

#GATEMAXING

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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by wesker@lemmy.sdf.org to c/modabuse@lemmy.sdf.org
 
 

https://lemmy.sdf.org/c/news

I haven't figured out the angle yet, but I suspect it's a shadow ops to cultivate the biggest known blocklist on the fediverse. Please share your experiences and conspiracy theories.

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