I made a post to https://lemmy.world/c/unpopularopinion
https://aussie.zone/post/34735670
One comment was very rude, so I reported it. Another comment admitted that they were going against the rules of the community and downvoting a post they disagreed with, so I reported it. Two total reports I’ve ever made in that community that I can remember. Suddenly I’m banned by @JonsJava@lemmy.world, who says I’m reporting “everybody” and starts shit talking me publicly in the comments.
I know I’m not supposed to include private communications to “prove my point”, but at least it’s interesting to read.
Tap for inadmissible evidence
They stopped replying after that.
I now know it’s a guideline, not a rule, but Jesus, what an unfriendly community over there. Just a DM explaining it’s not a rule makes sense. Or at least lift the ban after the explanation, and apologise for being so snarky.
Can confirm, I still do it but the responses can be anything from “Oh I understand” to “Totally see why you removed!” to “You’re a complete piece of shit!”.
I stand by my moderation though. And I offer them the opportunity to complain about me on !selfhosted@lemmy.world or here in reply. They can even post up about wanting me removed, and if the community wants that I’ll pass along to someone else.
But the replies to explaining why what they did was against the rules can vary pretty heavily. Won’t stop me from doing it though, I think its appropriate so its what I do.