How To Stop Censorship & Protect EndUsers
I've been saying this all along, It's not entirely been clear though until literally yesterday here thanks to
https://www.loomio.org/d/ikJUaz3l/word-tag-filter-option
My original concerns, post & inquiry re: issues began after being directed both on Twitter & while i was on Diaspora itself to come here:
https://www.loomio.org/d/tuFjC4Tn/concerns-re-abuse-child-safety
So, This is what i propose & have all along & why.
#1. You are making #podmins #censors which is not needed. The only system you have in place in current build of this network is to 'report/flag' someone for what they say. That means you then make the podmin the censor. That's not freedom, that's not free speech & that is entirely contrary to why we all need / desire a voice on a decentralized foss platform.
#2. In order to comply with both US and International Law re: Minor's and Pornography. That part is really, really simple. When a new user signs up on any pod, make them designate as adult or minor in their own country.
Once that part is in place, restrict all NSFW content so Minor's accounts can't view it. Voila! You've just entirely eliminated ALL legal liability for anything that is legal. ie. Adults can post porn, speak freely and be trolls. Kids can use Foss Diaspora Social Network on any pod and have the ability to not get sex ed the wrong way.
#3. Ultimately this is my belief, Using Tags, Minor Accounts, Clearly Warning Kids & Parents Overall With This Project PUBLICLY and making an effort to make it safe for kids to use alongside free speaking adults i think ultimately strengthens Diaspora's stronghold in future development of said Decentralized Social Networks empowering free speech vs Censoring it as you do now.
#4. I don't code ruby on rails, This is now your work ;-)
L4C0F Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:02AM
Exactly! :-) Oh Thank God You Got It! :-)
L4C0F Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:02AM
*Cracks Beer In Celebration. +1 Theatre-X!
Theatre-X Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:03AM
Hmm, what if there were a group of some kind that handles harassment? (Sorry, I tend to write things backwards)
L4C0F Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:05AM
That is censorship... why would you need it?
All you need to do is give endusers the tools to designate adult or minor, warn people to choose properly when signing up on all pods and then only deal with abuse if it's literally illegal. Child Porn, Illegal Porn, Threats Of Violence, Etc.
L4C0F Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:06AM
Also to note, My system of Minor vs Adult accounts alleviates time needed for Podmins to even investigate any abuse since adults should speak freely and not be able to cry to a podmin and censor each others lol ;-) *Again, unless it's literally illegal whatever they are doing.
It actually protects everyone better, legally & everyone's sanity.
Theatre-X Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:07AM
Options are good. From what I'm envisioning with this I think having the option of amending content for people is good however I don't know if I like the idea of censoring due to legalities. That seems to sort of pander to the people who try and enforce censorship.
Theatre-X Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:07AM
Complete freedom = Anarchy just for the record.
Theatre-X Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:08AM
Now I keep interpreting the "legally" bit vaguely. Can you elaborate that a bit more?
L4C0F Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:09AM
It's not about censoring, it's about you are either an enduser or a podmin. It's pretty simple. Either way you have legal restraints to what you can post.
By your logic last comment, Would it be acceptable to not report Child Porn then on Diaspora?
See my point? You're not above the law lol. & you are making Podmins liable for otherwise doing something really cool for everyone who uses it.
Theatre-X · Sun 20 Jul 2014 6:01AM
"#1. You are making #podmins #censors which is not needed. The only system you have in place in current build of this network is to ‘report/flag’ someone for what they say. That means you then make the podmin the censor. That’s not freedom, that’s not free speech & that is entirely contrary to why we all need / desire a voice on a decentralized foss platform."
OHHHHH NOW I GET WHAT YOU'RE SAYING! Yes, I can see this. ONE person gets to decide the fate of others... Gotcha, gotcha.