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:
Terrorism
Anything involving Child Sexual Exploitation
Grooming
Anything relating to suicide
Anything hateful
Copyright infringement
Trademark infringement
Harassment, stalking, threats and abuse
Controlling or coercive behaviour
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
Exchanging or discussing the harmful use of firearms, knives or other weapons
Human trafficking
Unlawful immigration to any country or region
Sexual exploitation of anyone including adults
Pornography which could be considered "extreme"
Intimate image abuse
Proceeds of crime
Fraud and financial crime
Foreign interference in the civil procedures of a country, like trying to influence the outcome of an election
Animal cruelty
Bullying
Content which promotes eating disorders
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 moderationIf you do send reports, please give an example of the rule-breaking posts if possible and aim to give some context, particularly if the posts are non-English, because people typically understand different languages better 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.