Decentered
Decentered S1E4: Shawn Grigson and the Oliphant in the Room
Feb 16, 2024
Shawn Grigson, shared blocklists community standard-bearer, discusses the Elephant project, cultural shift in the Fediverse, Meta's collaborations, challenges of moderation in online communities, unpaid open source work, FETI Check, the importance of human review in block list services, and trust and safety efforts in the decentralized space.
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- Moderation, content labeling, and user empowerment are areas that need improvement in the Fediverse.
- The decentralized nature of the Fediverse and innovative projects like Bonfire set it apart from other social media platforms.
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The Challenges of Growth and the Need for Better Tools
The Fediverse is facing the challenge of growth with the influx of new users from platforms like Flipboard and Tumblr. However, one major concern is the lack of adequate tools to handle this growth. Moderation, content labeling, and user empowerment are all areas that need improvement to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users. Collaboration among different trust and safety efforts is emerging, but there is still isolation among projects. More funding and resources are needed to support the development of tools and infrastructure for the future of the Fediverse.
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