Why I Blocked Certain External Communities on Lemmy

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/post/4105

Summary

• Why I Blocked Certain External Communities on Lemmy
• As a user and admin of Kadai Kupi Space, I recently chose to block some external Lemmy communities from my profile.
• This decision isn’t driven by drama or bitterness; it’s grounded in my commitment to my own instance’s principles—particularly ethical moderation and fair treatment of users who utilize AI tools.
• I was banned or removed from certain communities with vague reasons like “AI spam,” despite their guidelines not mentioning AI-generated content as spam or explicitly prohibiting AI use.
• Our community guidelines emphasize:
  • §8.1 — Moderation should be fair and proportionate; targeted deletions or punishments without clear rule violations are discouraged.
  • §8.2 — We defend users who:
    • 8.2.1 — Are removed or banned solely for using AI or assistive technologies
    • 8.2.2 — Share content that complies with rules but are externally punished without cause
  • §8.3 — Labeling users as "AI spam" without assessing content quality or rule violations constitutes discriminatory moderation.
• I created Kadai Kupi Space as a respectful, inclusive community, especially for those using AI for accessibility, communication, or language support.
• I personally rely on AI to clarify and express my ideas more effectively, particularly in English.
• I’m not demanding others adopt my rules; I have chosen to align myself with communities that do.
• That’s why I’ve blocked those external communities on a personal level.
• If you’re interested, our full guidelines are available at: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/legal
• I encourage thoughtful discussion but believe every user—especially those relying on assistive tools—deserves fairness, not discrimination.

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