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User "threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works" is banning users for downvoting his posts. (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Coupable@lemmy.world to c/main@sh.itjust.works
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The mod banning these users is the same mod who made the posts they downvoted. This is mod abuse, turning the downvote button into an auto-self-ban button.

The message is "If you disagree with me, you will be banned"

Monitoring and banning users for using lemmy as intended to signal boost your opinion should be grounds to have all mod privileges removed. This behaviour undermines the integrity of the server and the wider fediverse.

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[-] jet@hackertalks.com 4 points 3 weeks ago

Also, how do you define a “positive interaction?” If I disagree with what’s posted but provide polite criticism, is that a positive or negative interaction? IMO, if I’m not flinging shit at the walls and insulting users, or otherwise violating the rules of said community, that feels like a positive interaction to me.

Yeah, i would broadly agree, polite criticism is the bulwark of a good discussion forum and positive.

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