Aus Social Mods

Managed by the moderators of aus.social. Watch this account for announcements about (de)federation as well as other moderation news.

Last Notes

2026-01-19 01:24:55 GMT

Hello aus.social members
A quick reminder that the Code of Conduct encourages using Content Warnings (CW) and/or appropriate hashtags when posting about political matters such as party and electoral politics. This includes posting memes or reacting to current events. Suggested hashtags/CWs are things like Auspol, USpol.
Using CWs and hashtags enables people to choose to engage with or filter out posts. Hashtags will also help others who want to talk about these topics find your posts. Occassionally we'll ask members to take into consideration events or topics that can be contentious, or when a flood of posts can become a burden on others.
Australia Day is always a contentious topic/day, and posts referencing it should always be hashtagged or behind a CW. With rallys being promoted for this Australia Day, by people who are pushing racist agendas, it is even more essential that you use CWs and/or a hashtag this year.
As you are aware, First Nations people are often subject to increased racist abuse and cultural burdens in the lead up to that public holiday. So please carefully consider what you post, boost or quote. Many First Nations people instead acknowledge that day as Survival Day or Invasion Day. Please consider carefully before you use those hashtags if you aren't Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, because they probably don't need to see your outsider opinions about a day of memorial for them. It's heavily suggested that you instead use CWs.
Lastly, a reminder that racism is not tolerated on Aus.Social, and is against CoC. Be kind, and never punch down.
Thanks,
Aus social mods

2025-12-15 01:30:25 GMT

The mod team are saddened by yesterday's incident at Bondi Beach, and our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
It is timely to remind everyone to use content warnings.
In addition, refrain from sharing news from non reputable sources, or broadcasting ill informed opinions and offensive memes. Be mindful that people are falsely identifying offenders, with one innocent person already experiencing doxxing.
Aus.social does not give a platform for anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism or bigotry. Be kind to each other.

2025-09-26 02:34:16 GMT

Hello aus.social members.
There's been a recent increase in Palestinian mutual aid accounts, and increases of misreporting mutual aid as spam.
Before reporting, we suggest you check the new Gaza Verified website (https://gaza-verified.org/), created by Aral and Joy to verify Palestinian mutual aid accounts on Mastodon, and provide support with understanding Fediverse norms. This list is constantly being updated. Aral is also helping to weed out scammers and impersonators.
Continue to report accounts that breach our rules or make others unsafe, but please remember that aus.social supports mutual aid.
Cheers
Aus.social mods

2025-09-04 10:00:48 GMT

We're currently seeking expressions of interest from aus.social members to join the mod team. There's no expectation to be available every day. We generally receive only a few reports every day, unless there's a wave of spam. New mods are provided basic training and ongoing support.
Moderation decisions are made by consensus, after discussing reports and using the Code of Conduct for guidance. Many reports related to spam. Other common reports (mostly involving off Instance accounts) include trolling, racism, transphobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
If you're interested in becoming a mod, first have a re-read of the aus.social code of conduct. Then reply to this post by direct message, telling us what you can bring to the role.
Thanks
Aus social mods

2025-07-13 08:25:45 GMT

Hi Aus.social
There is currently a scam going around asking people to verify their account and identity
The official accounts for aus.social are this one, @npub1ssh…unja, and @npub1428…0vjx
We don't want to see your ID documents, because that's sensitive information and sensitive information is too much work. If we do moderate one of your posts you'll get an email
Cheers
Aus.social mods

2025-01-25 01:02:57 GMT

Mod announcement:
Hello aus.social members
A quick reminder that the Code of Conduct includes using Content Warnings (CW) and/or appropriate hashtags when posting about political matters such as party and electoral politics. This includes posting memes or reacting to current events.
Using CWs and hashtags enables people to choose to engage with or filter out posts. Hashtags will also help others who want to talk about these topics find your posts. With Invasion day tomorrow and the current situation in the USA there is a lot of upsetting electoral politics happening and it's polite to give people agency in how they interact with it
Suggested hashtags/CWs are things like Auspol, USpol
Thanks,
Aus social mods