@alex #qoto is just open minded. As a Mod, I feel I am required to let folks know that we do not support any sort of hate speech and to take aims to censor it on our own instance.
Being that said, we are an instance open for learning, and for potentially uncomfortable conversations. We like opposing opinions and treasure the human mind's ability to be open and learning. We do not like to block other instances, and prefer for our users to do any kind of blocking on their personal level.
I, personally, welcome any chance to learn. So, I am happy to discuss anything with folks at Spinster or Gab or wherever.
@Surasanji @alex What "hate speech" do you censor?
@realcaseyrollins @alex If the speech is designed to denigrate or harm another human being, is an attack on what they are as a person (IE: Gender/Gender ID, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, et al. Something that can't be 'helped' as it were.) or is otherwise abusive in nature may be censored.
We will not censor speech that is unpopular, however, or that makes someone uncomfortable because they disagree with it.
The mods at #qoto are almost always available to discuss something if you feel we need to be made aware of something. We also, as Mods, discuss things whenever we're not sure- discussion is an important part of the #qoto experience.
@Surasanji @alex So, are any of these examples hate speech?
"White people should have a homeland."
"Gay marriage should be illegal."
"Homosexuality is sin."
"Islam is a violent religion."
@realcaseyrollins @alex It would depend entirely on the greater context. The statements in and of themselves are not, specifically, hate speech. There is a certain amount of context required to say any particular 'catch phrase' is or isn't hate speech.
@realcaseyrollins @alex We would likely speak to someone who decided to say that.
It's one of those opinions that you're more than welcome to have, but keep it to yourself in this space.
@Surasanji @alex Fair enough.
@Surasanji @alex But I'm assuming a lot of rhetoric used by the religious right such as calling non-cis individuals "sexual deviants" wouldn't fly on #qoto, as that's demeaning?