I noticed in the last few days, at least two very active posters got banned:

They are probably new people here trying out the fediverse because a friend recommended it to them, seeing that it’s lal not-so-active as they’re used from other sites, trying to populate it with content, and getting banned for it.

As far as i can see, they didn’t post highly-controversial stuff or sth. Just random and sometimes slightly-critical-of-society (but not very critical of society) comics, just as good comics should do IMO. I don’t see why they got banned?

This is not how the fediverse becomes popular among the population. This is how to convey an elitist look of “being sceptical towards new users”.

  • GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip
    153·
    4 days ago

    They are not legit users. This weird behavior pattern has been going on for months, and I’m annoyed that all the discussion generated under their posts vanishes on a whim everytime these accounts self destruct.

    • OpenStars@piefed.socialEnglish
      2·
      7 hours ago

      PieFed now both retains deleted posts (not the actual OP content but the discussions beneath it) for those who have the URL and also offers helpful labels rather than simply showing a blank page, like:

      The author of this post has been banned/deleted so they might not see your reply.

      Example: https://piefed.social/c/comicstrips/p/1660086/taco-tuesday

      Hot damn how I love my PieFed!! 😻🍰😋

    • gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.deOP
      61·
      3 days ago

      This weird behavior pattern has been going on for months,

      ok i simply haven’t noticed it before, but if you say it, i’ll take your word for it :)

    • hzl@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      52·
      3 days ago

      It’s probably just Stamets.

      Honestly, though, I don’t see what the fuss is. Laguriz seemed like a decent contributor who wasn’t spamming.