JonsJava

JonsJava OP , 1 day ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

Fair enough. It’s been a busy week for me at work.

JonsJava OP , 1 day ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

a.lemmy.world/lemmy.world/modlog/view?target=4123…

Comment that caused the ban is in the logs

a.lemmy.world/lemmy.world/u/[email protected]

No comments removed, but running theme was attacking mods (well, me). Yes, we’re mods, and I don’t take action against people arguing with me, but the other mods will enforce the rules evenly.

a.lemmy.world/lemmy.world/modlog/view?target=6038…

Reason is in the logs, and aligns with community rules

a.lemmy.world/lemmy.world/u/[email protected]

Reasons aren’t noted, but ready to see when you read their last few comments in news

a.lemmy.world/lemmy.world/modlog/view?target=3325…

Reason given, and valid, in the logs.

What I discovered: people got pissed at the mods for wanting something, and our reasons be damned.

What I’m making isn’t a bot, but an API, but everybody got pissed I wanted ANYTHING that would help detect false news.

I even got rid of MBFC, but that’s not enough. I get shit on for making an open source tool, unrelated to the bot.

JonsJava OP , 1 day ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

I’ve been busy with work. I’ll review the bans. I can say that none were banned by me.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

look at the mod logs for removed posts.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

I read every comment. As I’m a mod here, I will only be civil, so I am keeping all my thoughts to myself. Have a good day.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

They said they would when they get to a computer.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

the admin who manages the bot hasn’t had a chance to disable it for our community yet.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

166 upvotes, 27 down. Same thread.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

Sorry for any confusion. We’re moving away from bias - that’s the goal, at least.

News source being “shit” examples:

• A Voice for Men
• The Activist Mommy
• Adams County Times
• Akron Reporter
• Albany Standard
• American College of Pediatricians
• Ames Today
• Antelope Valley Today
• Baltimore City Wire
• Benton Times
• Bloomington Leader

I could go on, but I’m at work right now.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

I didn’t make the bot. I’m working on the aggregate tool, which isn’t developed yet.

The votes were overwhelmingly more positive than negative about it. We had the vocal minority against it, but the ones who wanted it let it be known.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

My goal with the composite score is to grade based on how factual they are, not political leaning.

JonsJava OP , 2 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

Ok. Think your response through.

That means all news outlets are biased as well. This is why we want something that gives a composite score. If all sources say “this news outlet is shit”, maybe we take it with a grain of salt, or maybe we black list it. At a minimum, it helps mods and readers get a context of the content.

JonsJava OP , 3 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

Can you give me an example? I may be able to code it

JonsJava OP , 3 days ago to news in [META] MBFC bot

Go home, dude. You’re drunk. Oh. That’s me.

JonsJava OP , 3 days ago to news in Man distraught over planned sale of late mother's home fatally shoots 4 family members and himself

Re: your edit.

Fatally shot literally means “shot dead”, but with a bigger word.