Post #851268

#Fediverse moderation today is mostly per-instance and hierarchical, with each server acting as its own silo. Many replicate commercial social media models, inheriting their flaws. This reflects a deeper bias toward control - shaped by both programming culture and mainstream expectations - rather than messy, collective solutions. As networks scale, top-down moderation becomes unworkable, leading to burnout, censorship, and fragility. The native paths need to explore trust-based, horizontal moderation flows that distribute responsibility, reduce harm, and scale organically - offering a sustainable path beyond the limits of platform-style control.