Hello World,

Today, after careful consideration and evaluation of recent events, we have decided to defederate from Lemmygrad.

Regrettably, we have observed a significant increase in hate speech and calls to violence originating from the Lemmygrad instance. Due to the severity of the posts and comments, we are not waiting for the next Lemmy update that will allow users to block instances.

At Lemmy.world, we have always strived to foster an inclusive and welcoming user environment. However, recent posts and comments from Lemmygrad have clearly violated our server rules and, more importantly, our core values. We firmly believe that hate speech and incitement of violence have no place in our community, regardless of personal beliefs or affiliations.

As always, we encourage all users to report any content they deem inappropriate or harmful. No matter one’s stance in any conflict, Lemmy.world will always take immediate action to remove and ban any posts or comments that incite violence or propagate hatred.

We encourage everyone to continue engaging in discussions within the boundaries of respect and understanding. As we move forward with this decision, we remain committed to providing all community members with a safe and welcoming space. We appreciate your continued support and cooperation in upholding our shared principles.

Thank you,

The Lemmy.World Team

    • MichelleG@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Actually, we’ve never been federated with Hexbear. It was blocked before they started federating with other instances.

    • bassomitron@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      What exactly is going on over there? Sincere question, I’m ignorant of the Lemmy drama and cesspools.

      • Sanity_in_Moderation@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        They have a group for celebrating trolling in any actual discussion. Bad faith arguments and just shit throwing trying to derail any actual conversation. Any online group, and I mean any at all, is better without them.

      • coffeewithalex@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Me too. And I’d rather not look it up, to not give them more measured attention. I’d rather ask people who experienced it :D