Mark W.rites

Posts in #MentalHealth

Being a Mastodon Moderator

Illustration of five anthropomorphic matches, standing upright. Four of them are in a group. Three of them are looking at the fifth, which is on fire. One of them is looking directly at you.

People ask me what it’s like to be a moderator. Our discussions reveal that a lot of what we do is a mystery. So, I’m gonna lay it out for you. Specifically about the unique fediverse moderation model, mutual aid, and mental health.

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“How Are You Doing?” is a Trigger

Sketchy and colorful illustration of a young girl walking in the rain, wearing glasses, a raincoat, boots, striped socks, and a backpack. The background is a vignetted rainbow pattern that makes for a gloomy mood.

Not all of us are okay. Nor are we prepared to answer the question genuinely. The world is overwhelming in myriad ways. It feels like a betrayal to the pain and suffering felt deep in the soul to reply with “okay, thanks.”

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