Summary

• Why I Blocked Certain External Communities on Lemmy
• As a user and admin of Kadai Kupi Space, I recently chose to block some external Lemmy communities from my profile.
• This decision isn’t driven by drama or bitterness; it’s grounded in my commitment to my own instance’s principles—particularly ethical moderation and fair treatment of users who utilize AI tools.
• I was banned or removed from certain communities with vague reasons like “AI spam,” despite their guidelines not mentioning AI-generated content as spam or explicitly prohibiting AI use.
• Our community guidelines emphasize:
  • §8.1 — Moderation should be fair and proportionate; targeted deletions or punishments without clear rule violations are discouraged.
  • §8.2 — We defend users who:
    • 8.2.1 — Are removed or banned solely for using AI or assistive technologies
    • 8.2.2 — Share content that complies with rules but are externally punished without cause
  • §8.3 — Labeling users as "AI spam" without assessing content quality or rule violations constitutes discriminatory moderation.
• I created Kadai Kupi Space as a respectful, inclusive community, especially for those using AI for accessibility, communication, or language support.
• I personally rely on AI to clarify and express my ideas more effectively, particularly in English.
• I’m not demanding others adopt my rules; I have chosen to align myself with communities that do.
• That’s why I’ve blocked those external communities on a personal level.
• If you’re interested, our full guidelines are available at: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/legal
• I encourage thoughtful discussion but believe every user—especially those relying on assistive tools—deserves fairness, not discrimination.

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Summary

• I Updated My Server Rules — To Protect and Include Everyone

• Hello friends,

• I’ve just updated the community rules for Kadai Kupi Space — the Lemmy instance I host from Sabah, Malaysia.

• These updates are made with love and care, to make this space more inclusive, safe, and respectful — especially for people who use AI tools to help with writing, communication, or learning.

• Why the Update?

• Some people use AI to:

  • Help write or fix grammar (especially if English isn’t their first language)
  • Express thoughts clearly (like neurodivergent people)
  • Translate between languages
  • Be more polite or confident in their writing

• I believe these tools can help us join more conversations — not block them.

• So, I updated our rules to protect people who use AI responsibly. No one should be banned or downvoted just because they used an AI to help. That’s unfair, especially if the content is kind, respectful, and useful.

• What’s New in the Rules?

• Clear support for AI as an accessibility tool, not just a “tech thing”

• Rules against harassing or mocking people for using AI

• We now hold people accountable if they abuse their moderation powers to remove AI-generated content without a real reason

• You can still use AI — as long as it’s honest, respectful, and not used to mislead or harm others

• We All Deserve a Voice

• This update is for people who:

  • Are autistic, disabled, or neurodivergent
  • Are learning English or another language
  • Want to be more thoughtful with their words
  • Use AI tools to participate more fully online

• If AI helps you communicate better — you are welcome here.

• If you don’t use AI, that’s okay too — just respect those who do.

• Thank you for being part of this small space.

• Let’s keep it kind, weird, warm — and safe for everyone.

• – Kalvin / @kaeurenne

• Admin of Kadai Kupi Space

📄 Want to read the full updated rules?
Check them out here: https://lemmy.kadaikupi.space/legal