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A bit over a month ago, a user posted in !main@sh.itjust.works to propose defederating from maga.place. That post was followed by a discussion in !agora@sh.itjust.works a week ago, which seems to have gained some traction. In response, we're going to hold a vote on the matter. Voting will be open for one week, through Friday, November 7.

The Agora discussion post is here:
https://sh.itjust.works/post/48420886

Only sh.itjust.works accounts created prior to today (October 31) may cast a vote.

Vote by commenting either yes/aye/oui or nay/no/non.

Any further discussion should happen in the Agora post linked above.

Additional Context/Discussions

Similar discussion at lemmy.ca: https://sh.itjust.works/post/46502305

Other fediverse instances are also defederating: https://sh.itjust.works/post/48111431

The instance's page at Fediseer: https://gui.fediseer.com/instances/detail/maga.place

VOTE RESULT

Results will be listed here after voting is closed.

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[-] Flames5123@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 days ago

Yes.

I haven’t seen the content, but even having a complete troll instance isn’t part of why I’m on here. If I want to see the shenanigans happening over there, I’ll just use another account.

[-] Whooping_Seal@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] macroplastic@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] chickenf622@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 15 points 4 days ago

Yes.

Normally I'm not in favour of defederation, but I stepped over to have a look and it's just propaganda and shit. Nothing thoughtful or inviting real discussion.

[-] Turd_Ferg@sh.itjust.works 10 points 4 days ago

No, I came here to get away from echo chambers.

[-] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] meep_launcher@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 days ago

No, I think that decision should be left up to users, we can block an instance if we don't like it.

[-] brax@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 days ago

Yes. I don't see a problem with defederating when it it is to get away from zombies looking to spread their infection of stupidity.

[-] mcteazy@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 days ago

No, building echo chambers is how we ended up here in the first place

[-] TheEEEdiot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago
[-] FilthyHands@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago
[-] licheas@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] szprot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago
[-] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago
[-] Zapp@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago
[-] Galapagon@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago

No, seems like the only reason to defed is because of name?

[-] Radium@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago
[-] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] Master@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
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[-] DanVctr@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] BMT@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 26 points 5 days ago

Yes

No room for intolerance in a tolerant society.

[-] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 18 points 5 days ago

Tolerance requires intolerance to the intolerant

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[-] horseloaf@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 29 points 5 days ago

Yes. Tolerating intolerance only leads to more intolerance; death to fascist ideology.

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[-] mrmule@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago
[-] philophilsaurus@sh.itjust.works 13 points 5 days ago

Yes.

I’ve already blocked the whole instance due to the kind of content sloughing out of it.

[-] QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 20 points 5 days ago

yes

glad to see my discussion post was actually looked at 🥰

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[-] nap@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 days ago
[-] SHBI7368@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago
[-] Mutelogic@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago
[-] ramius345@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago
[-] zeri@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 days ago
[-] Echutaa@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago
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[-] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 47 points 6 days ago

Yes

But: this is going against my belief to not create self-reinforcing echo chambers. I truly believe it's better to meet them and challenge their (rather stupid) opinions, but MAGA has just gone too far for me to even bother trying.

[-] Socsa@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago

yes/aye/oui

[-] greenashura@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 days ago
[-] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 18 points 5 days ago

Yes, get rid of them.

[-] the_boxhead@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago
[-] nkat2112@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago

Oui.

SVP, merci.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 40 points 6 days ago

No

I haven't experienced any issues from their users, nor have I seen any evidence of their users causing problems. IMO, defederation should only happen if working w/ their admins to deal with their users who cause problems doesn't work, not because we disagree with content on their instance.

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