I deleted most posts from yesterday.

Raymond Russell

I appreciate the stuff you do here and other places.

Bryan L. Fordham

@vkc oh no. I’m sorry.

Your voice matters here. You as a person matter. I’m sorry there are men (and others, but mostly men) making you feel unwelcome and harassed.

Friedhardware

@vkc I don’t think it’s on you to apologize for the actions of bad people. Those folks are the issue and pushing out better voices.

O Famigerado Café Com Leite

@vkc don't worry, if we suffer as a community we'll stand as a community. Keep your head up

alexandra

@vkc what the hell is wrong with people? that’s not your fault. 🩷

The Cyberwitch

@vkc it's not your fault. Its disheartening that even on fedi, speaking out is shamed and they treat band-aids as a solution. But on the other hand, I feel seen and not-crazy when others, especially with a platform are fed up and say "its time we all have this conversion."

Accepting and living under the status quo is antithetical to the purpose of the Fediverse.

Workshopshed

@vkc yeh, what @xandra said!

I’m Tired And Everything Hurts

@vkc Sorry you're dealing with bullshit. Is there anything I can actually do to help?

WhiteHotaru

@vkc I think these are two sides of the same coin and not ok in both cases. „Be excellent to each other“ works in any direction. Thank you for speaking out on that topic. Your posts help people like me (white male) to learn and avoid mistakes.

Henk van der Eijk

@vkc I'm so sorry this is happening to you and to those supporting or helping you.

Victoria :neocat_flag_trans::spinny_cat_lesbian:

@vkc@linuxmom.net its not your fault and you didnt do anything to apologise for!

Evan Prodromou

@vkc I'm really disappointed in this. I understand that you want to protect yourself and your followers but this is an important conversation to have. I'd like to see if we can figure it out at the protocol and technology level.

McNeely

@vkc sorry to hear this was happening in your other replies. I appreciate you taking the time yesterday during a difficult day to talk about it

DragonBard

@vkc @jesse like why is there even a "skinheads" instance that federates to anyone?

Veronica Explains

@evan it's not my job to be the standard bearer for this situation though, and I need to take the steps needed to protect my safety and the safety of folks around me.

Saorsa

Unfortunately, I have to agree with Varonica. While addressing systematic issues is an important step in finding a resolution for them. That should not come at the expense that their health and the protection of their audience. I'm glad you have taken measures to address some of the points I've made, though you may have not engaged with them directly.

@vkc@linuxmom.net @evan@cosocial.ca