This is a general purpose instance. Feel free to stay. Or don't, it is your decision about which instance you use.

What sorts of things is this instance for?

It is general purpose and you have the freedom to do what you want, assuming you doesn't break the rules.

Why is a reason to join required?

Primarily to keep spammers out as they generally avoid requesting to join instances. This requirement also helps prevent abusive people who are likely to break the rules from getting in, as it raises the level of effort required to join.

Do you block Threads or the Bluesky bridge?

The Bluesky bridge is allowed, however Threads is limited because the entire business model at Meta (who own Threads) is built on collecting data, plus Meta have at least historically had questionable ethical practices.

Where are you located?

This instance is currently hosted in Europe.

What are the rules?

You will see the basic rules as you create an account.

Types of illegal content includes but is not limited to:

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  Terrorism
  
  
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  Anything involving Child Sexual Exploitation
  
  
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  Grooming
  
  
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  Anything relating to suicide
  
  
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  Anything hateful
  
  
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  Copyright infringement
  
  
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  Trademark infringement
  
  
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  Harassment, stalking, threats and abuse
  
  
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  Controlling or coercive behaviour
  
  
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  Anything relating to illegal drugs and psychoactive substances, particularly relating to but not limited to supplying drugs which are widely banned and considered illegal in most countries
  
  
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  Exchanging or discussing the harmful use of firearms, knives or other weapons
  
  
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  Human trafficking
  
  
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  Unlawful immigration to any country or region
  
  
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  Sexual exploitation of anyone including adults
  
  
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  Pornography which could be considered "extreme"
  
  
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  Intimate image abuse
  
  
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  Proceeds of crime
  
  
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  Fraud and financial crime
  
  
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  Foreign interference in the civil procedures of a country, like trying to influence the outcome of an election
  
  
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  Animal cruelty
  
  
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  Bullying
  
  
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  Content which promotes eating disorders
  
  
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  Self-harm content
  
  

For any further questions or queries, please contact bird@birdbox.party. This email is regularly monitored by the admin, who is also the moderator of this instance.

Reporting to moderation

If you do send reports, please give an example of the rule-breaking posts if possible and if the posts are non-English, aim to give some context, simply because people typically understand the language they communicate in better than automated translation tools.

Depending on severity, the posts may be deleted or further action may be taken.

Reports to moderation are responded to as soon as possible, however note that there is no obligation to notify you about the status of your report.

Is it down?

The instance has a status page.

1. No illegal content.
2. Be Respectful, Content that is spam, racist, sexist, hateful or discriminatory is not welcome.
3. No harassment, dogpiling or doxxing of others
4. No incitement of violence or promotion of violent ideologies
5. Sexually explicit (NSFW) or violent media must be marked as sensitive when posting. Explicit content must not be used in user avatars or header images.
6. Don't be evil.
7. If your only reason for signing up is promotion, this is not the instance to use.

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