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I think with all the non-english posts around here we need to make a few new rules in order to keep things safe for moderation and keeo the timeline interesting. I would like everyones feedback.
1) You must be able to speak english fluently enough to interact with english moderators and english commentors
2) You must have a STEM interest in being here (though not required to post on any one subject).
Also note it is still very hard to moderate non-english posts for now im using a translator but it makes my job MUCH slower...
Would you say these two points apply to you.
@freemo Hello, i'm new at mastodon;)
So if i got these 2 rule right, they are only relatet to toots viewable in public timeline of this server - and not if i answer / comment toots on other servers?
@gueux Well no, at the moment you can make public toots and replies in any language or subject.
But we expect you to be here for STEM interest. That means you at least interact occasionally with STEM posts, share STEM interests, etc.
We do not enforce topics but we want people to be here for their interest in STEM as there are ther more suited general purpose instances otherwise.
@freemo Interesting, yes, that was one of the points to came here, but i think i am not studied enough to open toots interesting enough for these terms. Another point was, that this seams not that restricted in length (500 signs) because i dont like to split longer texts (but i see now a countdown fom 500, maybe related to tusky app)
@freemo Yes i like to see science themes more concentrated. So thanks for clarification, and nice day to you ;)
@gueux You as well.
@gueux We have a 65,000 limit. You do not need to be an expert in STEM it only needs to be something you want to be around and talk about.