Thats what kicked it off yes. See this post https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/27502118

Random user writes:

I knew Blahaj was never ‘for’ me, but I always felt comfortable here. Guess that’s over. Ada and the admins have the right to cultivate the community they want to see on Blahaj, and I wish them the best of luck going forward.

I’m going to miss 196 and Femcelmemes, but… well, Blahaj isn’t for me, since I don’t acknowledge ‘dragonfucker’ as a gender.

Mod of 196 responds:

deleted by creator (It said something about planning to move to .world because blahaj bad)

This is then followed by an overwhelming opposition to the idea of moving to .world. Saying that this is not an option and if at all needs to involve a poll of the community of sorts.

The mod (A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world) then deletes all his comments about moving to .world.

Fast forward to now, where they quickly lock the whole community and attempt a coup.

Also this wonderful quote from that same mod in this thread:

By “asap” I didn’t mean any minute now. :p Rest assured we wouldn’t make such a big change without at least telling you guys outside of a comment on a random post. And I agree a poll would be a good idea.

Smug bastards