We recently had a flat-earther. I was tolerant of this up until the point he got aggressive in private messages when asked about if he is a STEM student or professional. So the situation mostly resolved itself, he is no longer with us.

With that said how should we handle people who are otherwise respectful but post almost 100% flat-earth content (basically people who are explicitly anti-STEM)?

Follow

@freemo

I think this is similar to the discussion a while back about how to allocate quotas. At some point, the most effective solution is to say, "I am an arbitrary god and QOTO is my creation; if I wish to expel you, I am at liberty to do so." Access to the service isn't guaranteed unless we start paying for it.

Trying to publicly impose on yourself restrictions limiting your options to deal with troublemakers just offers an incentive to game the rules and look for loopholes.

Sign in to participate in the conversation
Qoto Mastodon

QOTO: Question Others to Teach Ourselves
An inclusive, Academic Freedom, instance
All cultures welcome.
Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.