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Mastodon is working to add the controversial 'quote posts' feature | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
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[–] 41 points 2 years ago (5 children)

(This is an example.)

Get a load of this idiot! They can't imagine how quoting someone can be bullying!

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  • [–] 25 points 2 years ago

    Haha, what a bozo! Now we're going to relentlessly shit-talk them in this sub-thread that OP has no ability to moderate nor stem the flow of vitriol from.

    (Further continuing the example.)

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    The quote isnt bullying at all. Its your own post using words like idiot ect. Thats abusing which again has nothing to do with the post below it. A mundane version of that post wouldnt be as controversial and most likely be roundly ignored.

    Might as well just remove the ability of people to post. That will fix it

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    You have to think of it from a micro blogging perspective. Imagine I have a ton of followers and have created a culture of them attacking anyone I attack. It makes more sense how it is bullying in that context.

    Edit: Also, to be clear, I'm not arguing against this feature, just explaining how it can be used for bullying.

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