Hey, can we get a kind of ban where the post remains (so it’s easier to understand the dunks), but like we put a dunce hat on it or something? Obv posts that are hurtful to our trans or non-mayo comrades still get the fire treatment

[–] GenderIsOpSec@hexbear.net 20 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

modlog to the rescue:

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