Black people: The fediverse has a racism problem.
Women: so much mansplaining
White cis men: It's so great here! Everyone is so nice!
Black people: There would be more Black Peoole here if the fediverse worked towards curbing the racism.
White cis men: I don't understand why the fediverse isn't bigger. We're perfect.
Women: The reply guys are exhausting.
White cis men: It's just so cozy here, you know?
...rinse and repeat
@Mab_813 When I first joined the fediverse, playvicious was still in existence and folks in that instance were getting harassed.
Blocklists are an important part of Freedom of Association. You cannot have Free Speech without the safety that Freedom of Association gives us.
Nearly a decade on and it appears some folks have decided to ignore that.