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[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 39 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

I try to avoid talking about how indefensibly terrible Lemmy’s anti-spam and anti-brigading measures are for fear of someone doing something with the information. I imagine the only thing keeping subtle disinfo and spam from completely overtaking Lemmy is how small its reach would be. Doing the same thing to Reddit is a hundred times more effective, and systemically accepted. Reddit’s admins like engagement.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 18 points 8 months ago

Put in those tickets. It's a community effort y'know.

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 17 points 8 months ago

It's an arms race and Lemmy is only a small player right now so no one really pays attention to our little corner. But as soon as we get past a certain threshold, we'll be dealing with the same problems as well.

[–] MysticKetchup@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I feel the same about a lot of Fediverse apps right now. They're kinda just coasting on the fact that they're not big enough for most spammers to care about. But they need to put in solid defenses and moderation tools before that happens

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Another reason to block federation with Threads.

[–] roguetrick@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Meta will likely actually moderate against spambots because they want you to fucking pay them for that service. The problem is, they aren't too interested in moderating hate speech.

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

So, you're suggesting that it is better that they are profiting from helping state actors and hate groups?

Edit: No, they are not suggesting that. I misunderstood their meaning.

[–] roguetrick@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I don't think I made a value statement whatsoever. I think calling it a problem and hate speech would've been enough of a clue as to how I felt about it, however.

It's actually why I support most instances defederating from them

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 8 months ago

Ah. I clearly misunderstood your meaning. Sorry about that.

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Meta has the most resources to combat spam and abuse.

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 8 months ago

And the least demonstrated desire to do so.