is there a federated platform similar to 4chan ie. topic boards with ephemeral linear message threads? i dunno how else to describe it but I like the 4chan format, it’s just got the worst people in the world on there (which I figure could be mitigated by the federated server type thing)
Any place with anonymous/ephermal account and posts as the default is going to attract the worst people in the world…
While we all know you’re correct the sheer number of memes that can trace their origins to 4chan shows that anonymous, ephemeral content is pretty powerful.
and you can just have stricter rules!! it’s not impossible!
Tbf if you do have stricter rules the cesspit people would just move on
We basically already have that here with how effortless it is to make accounts
federated boards and servers with stricter rules against hate speech would make moderation better
How exactly? You can’t just say “better because fedi”, that’s a non-answer.
stricter rules per instance is self explanatory, and moderation would be spread out more
I agree, I actually have been wanting a 4chan type replacement for a while and I believe there are enough tools out there with a federated space for it to be possible. 4chan’s method of communication in the best of times is fun and spurs some interesting conversations, when it’s done right. I think we all know what 4chan does wrong, mostly its lack of any noticeable moderation or automods.
If it had the same type of moderation tools that say BlueSky had though, where things like misinformation, slurs, etc. are removed/hidden as the default setting for users. Then this would go a long ways to building a kinder community/discussion space.