I would like a small paywall to log on the first time. A small amount to deter spammers and trolls. Also a way to report to the authorities with a paper trail.
I’m guessing this is a fantasy, or hypothetical, because it’s been said over and over that nothing is changing on this site. There’s no harm in wishing (when you wish upon a star) but don’t expect anything to change.
^^ I tried that but it not going to happen. Unless Fluther is taken over by another entity that would make changes, but then again we may not want what we wish for.
Well, the community can change, as can its habits, and behavior, at least in some ways. And it does, and has, over the years. Though usually without much deliberate intention.
@KRD She was very cool and she was also a friend to a lot of us in real life and on other social media.
If someone got nasty on here, she’d do what we referred to as “cracking the whip” and she’d write “flame off, folks” or other fun and gentle admonishment.
After being a regular mod for some time, Augustlan became Community Manager, a role she filled until it became too time-consuming for her. She took care of all of us. Her unexpected death had a big impact on this community.