These are set and enforced by the mastodonkenya.com moderators.
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Respect and Tolerance:
Treat all users with respect and kindness.
Hate speech, harassment, and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age are strictly prohibited.
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Privacy and Consent:
Do not share personal information or images of others without their explicit consent.
Respect the privacy of other users;
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Content and Conduct:
No posting of illegal content, including child pornography, violent threats, or anything that violates local and international laws.
Explicit adult content must be marked as sensitive and should be properly tagged to ensure appropriate warnings.
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Intellectual Property:
Respect copyright laws and do not share pirated or unauthorized content.
Properly attribute content when sharing others' work and ensure you have permission to do so.
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User Interactions:
Encourage constructive and respectful dialogue.
Avoid engaging in or encouraging flame wars or trolling.
Report any abusive behavior to the moderators instead of responding directly.
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Safety and Well-being:
Do not post content that glorifies or promotes self-harm, suicide, or violence.
Offer support and report concerns if you notice someone in distress or exhibiting harmful behavior.
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Content Warnings and Sensitivity:
Use content warnings (CW) for posts that might be sensitive or triggering, such as discussions about politics, mental health, or graphic content.
Be considerate and mindful of the diverse audience and their potential sensitivities.
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Moderation and Enforcement:
The moderation team reserves the right to warn, suspend, or ban users who violate these rules.
Decisions made by the moderation team are final and are made to ensure the safety and integrity of the community.
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Bot and Automated Accounts:
Clearly label any bot or automated accounts.
Ensure bots do not spam or disrupt regular user interactions.
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Language and Communication:
Primarily use the language(s) supported by the server for public posts.
Respect the language preferences of users when communicating directly.
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Reporting Violations:
Use the provided tools to report any violations of these rules.
Provide as much context and evidence as possible when reporting issues.