@Overgoddess@bardicperspiration.club
Post #3751005
2026-07-10 15:38 UTC
The Speakeasy uses a two-step process to approve applications, bc "just" turning on approvals doesn"t give us enough info to decide if the person applying is legit. We sort of had a hypo that two step apps would help us catch spam and trolls and so far... it is working!
Stats:
- 2 scam troll accounts using throwaway email
- 1 spam account
- 1 approved
- 2 pending reply
Eventually, we will fail and let someone in who doesnt vibe. That's just facts. But mostly, requiring enough to get a feel for ppl is working well.
We're of course going to revise as we go, but... for admins and mods who are frustrated with the limits of Masto sign up options... u might want to consider two step sign ups too!
Let us know if u want to chat abt, we're here to help.
#FediMod #FediModeration #FediAdmin
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@Helixx@bardicperspiration.club 2026-07-11 18:16
@Overgoddess@bardicperspiration.club As someone who just went through your two factor system, I appreciate it! It made me feel better about joining a particular group because I knew what their actual values were. Not having one specific interest, there was no go-to, themed, group that appealed to me, and after that, it’s all vibes. It also gives me confidence that if it turns out that I’m not a good fit after all, that someone will (politely) tell me so, which is better for everyone. I don’t think it’s a likely scenario, but it genuinely makes me feel more comfortable.