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Apparently "nationalism is bad" is an uncivil take. Unless there's another reason someone would ban this comment... 🤔

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[–] theunknownmuncher 11 points 23 hours ago (4 children)

We really should defederate from this shit

[–] Rhoeri 2 points 14 hours ago

I have no idea why it’s taking so long.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 23 hours ago

infosec.pub

defederates the big 3 (lemmygrad.ml, hexbear.net, lemmy.ml)

[–] cm0002 12 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

Yes, until then we can each do small things like

  • Crosspost actual decent content in a .ml comm to a non-.ml comm (a perfect opportunity to grow smaller comms)

  • Call out their BS whenever you see it on other instances

  • Screenshot their Tankie propaganda and post it here

  • Advise newcomers

  • Make memes about it

  • Downvote any .ml community post you come across and then see 1st point

.world has already defed'd 2 of the 3 of the Tankie Triad, but I've been seeing a lot of "sticking heads in the sand"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 13 hours ago

You can always choose an instance that does, or block the instance in your settings.