The mods of all the major communities there remove comments criticism Hexbear and usually follow it up with a ban. It’s absolutely clear what is happening and it shouldn’t be allowed to continue.

  • sudneo@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    No, you’re putting a blanket over them and pretending they’re not there any more.

    Isn’t defederation the same thing? Users won’t disappear (and they can also create accounts elsewhere…).

    • Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works
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      8 months ago

      Blocked users or communities can still interact on the wider site and with you, you just won’t see them.

      Defederated instances are completely barred from doing so.

      It’s the difference between plugging your ears when someone else speaks vs locking them out of your house and not letting them get close.