@design_RG
Is that configuration possible?

I think there are two types of insurances: Open and Closed.

In closed instances, you need someone from the instance to send you invitation.
@freemo

@shibaprasad
Some instances have a registration page with a "Tell us about yourself" field, and a text entry box for the user.

I have seen questions like:

- do you know any users at our instance?
- why would you like to join us?
- please explain how your political views align with ours (for a more politically active instance).
- etc.

I have applied to a couple with this kind of front door, and had to wait for their Staff to read and verify, approve or not the request.

Works well, if you ask me.

@freemo

@shibaprasad @freemo Snapshot of one.

@design_RG

It does work well but might also discourage the casual user who just wants to look around before settling on their home instance.

@shibaprasad

@freemo

That is true, yes.

Posted as an example of what people have done regarding the entry policies.

@shibaprasad

@design_RG

I wish there were a way to just make it so new users are auto-silenced until a moderator reviews the account

@shibaprasad

@freemo @shibaprasad

Here's another example of the "Tell us about yourself", with a different bent on the questions. I will translate, as they are in Portuguese. Bing machine translation, give them credit for a quickie job.

"Why do you want to register?

This will help us review your application. Add the following information to prevent your application from being denied:

Have you read our rules?

Do you know anyone around here, if so, who?

Do you know you can communicate with mastodon users here from other mastodon instances?'

@freemo
Yes! Exactly. I never thought I would join QOTO Mastodon.

I just opened the site and saw it is a STEM based instance which also allows other discussions. So thought it will be a good match.

Had there been a questionnaire, I might have taken other Instance. Ans that's just not me, many would have.
@design_RG

@shibaprasad

If this werent y own instance I suspect I would have responded the same way.

@design_RG

@design_RG
That looks good. Can be a good way out.
@freemo

@shibaprasad
The thread is becoming fast paced and I am not sure what looks good, lol.

I agreed the questionnaire at the door does discourage new users, specially first time ones.

I did apply to one of those two, and will do it for the second, as I am aligned with them and like their users I have met on the Feeds.

Regarding new posts containment -- we NEED a really LOCAL, Instance-ONLY feed, where any posts are NOT federated.

This if it could be the only area a new user could post at first, could help contain problems.

Glitch-Soc mastodon fork already has that, the purely local feed. I don't know if it allows restricting users to posting only on that area, but it would be a good idea. Some forums act that way, and open more areas upon the user showing what they are like.

@freemo

@design_RG

Yea im all for merging in glitch-soc features to qoto features. Though its a bit of a time investment I dont have lately. Perhaps we can get someone to submit a PR

@shibaprasad

@freemo
That's wonderful! I wish I had the knowledge to help with that, sorely don't. I have the time but nowhere close to the skill or experience needed.

@shibaprasad

@design_RG

We just need to find a way to combine your free time with my skills and we will be golden :) Together we might form one complete human being :)

@shibaprasad

@freemo LOL, that would be awesome.

If I can do some of the housekeeping and keeping watch, that might free senior developer time for looking at merging the glitch-soc niceties. 👍

@shibaprasad

@design_RG

My time isnt really limited by QOTO so much as my commercial ventures right now. But that will help for sure.

@shibaprasad

@freemo
Yes, I imagine so, and those are really important.

Anything you feel I can help with here, just let me know.
@shibaprasad

@design_RG

Thanks I really appreciate it.

@shibaprasad