for the last 12 months I've been, more or less, under attack from certain quarters. I am addressing some false claims, and, as a bonus, I'm shining a light on the YA 'queer-friendly' author who actively participates on Kiwifarms' harassment campaigns of queer and trans individuals.
Had to finally speak up about something that is going on. It's not pleasant, but it needs to be brought to light. If you'd prefer to read about it instead, there is a blog post: bywordofmaus.com/the-dark-ledger-of-asher-wolfstei…
It's been a bit of a crazy week and I have performances that haven't been uploaded yet. Bear with me, things are a little on the crazy side! How is everybody's weekend so far?
I received the following email just now: "A Bluesky account you control (@merrystarchild.bsky.social) posted content that was reviewed by Bluesky content moderators and identified as harassment, which is in violation of our Community Guidelines. As a result, the post has been taken down.
Bluesky explicitly prohibits harassment. This includes harassment or abuse directed at a specific person or group, including sexual harassment and gender identity-based harassment. You cannot use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others. All users must be treated with respect.
Thank you for doing your part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users. If you have any additional questions or wish to appeal this decision please email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz.
Bluesky Moderation Team"
No mention of which post was taken down, nor how it violated policy. Nothing I have posted has actually violated policy, but there *are* people who are exploiting the fact that most of Bluesky's moderation is algorithm based now, and it's very easy to get accounts suspended or banned if you mobilize enough people to mass-report an account. Because Bluesky's moderation service is staffed by four cats and a potato, the odds that they will ever see, much less address or work on, an appeal email or even answer one of your emails is almost zero, unless you are famous or big enough to be able to cause a ruckus and get attention.
The list that accuses me of impersonating myself is still up, incidentally. I sent emails to moderation and they have never answered.
Bluesky painted itself as a haven from twitter, but it's clear that it's very much the same kind of toxicity that is easily weaponized by bullies.
Someone apparently put me on a list on Bluesky where I am being accused of... impersonating myself. Or being a scammer.
I swear that website is broken in very new and interesting ways. I thought Twitter had explored all the possible corners of a hellscape... but Bluesky is doing the 'where no man has gone before' approach, I guess.
Here we are! The first music video for an original song! Though they will be many different genres, more will come as I finish them. Tell me what you think!
Merryjest Starchild
Liana Kerzner has, once again, misrepresented what I said, and events in general, so a new post has to be made:
bywordofmaus.com/liana-kerzner-grabs-an-eraser-yet…
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for the last 12 months I've been, more or less, under attack from certain quarters. I am addressing some false claims, and, as a bonus, I'm shining a light on the YA 'queer-friendly' author who actively participates on Kiwifarms' harassment campaigns of queer and trans individuals.
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Had to finally speak up about something that is going on. It's not pleasant, but it needs to be brought to light.
If you'd prefer to read about it instead, there is a blog post: bywordofmaus.com/the-dark-ledger-of-asher-wolfstei…
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It's been a bit of a crazy week and I have performances that haven't been uploaded yet. Bear with me, things are a little on the crazy side!
How is everybody's weekend so far?
1 month ago | [YT] | 4
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My new single is out and you can buy it on Bancamp!
merryjest.bandcamp.com/track/thank-you-for-the-kin…
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Merryjest Starchild
I received the following email just now:
"A Bluesky account you control (@merrystarchild.bsky.social) posted content that was reviewed by Bluesky content moderators and identified as harassment, which is in violation of our Community Guidelines. As a result, the post has been taken down.
Bluesky explicitly prohibits harassment. This includes harassment or abuse directed at a specific person or group, including sexual harassment and gender identity-based harassment. You cannot use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others. All users must be treated with respect.
Thank you for doing your part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users. If you have any additional questions or wish to appeal this decision please email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz.
Bluesky Moderation Team"
No mention of which post was taken down, nor how it violated policy. Nothing I have posted has actually violated policy, but there *are* people who are exploiting the fact that most of Bluesky's moderation is algorithm based now, and it's very easy to get accounts suspended or banned if you mobilize enough people to mass-report an account. Because Bluesky's moderation service is staffed by four cats and a potato, the odds that they will ever see, much less address or work on, an appeal email or even answer one of your emails is almost zero, unless you are famous or big enough to be able to cause a ruckus and get attention.
The list that accuses me of impersonating myself is still up, incidentally. I sent emails to moderation and they have never answered.
Bluesky painted itself as a haven from twitter, but it's clear that it's very much the same kind of toxicity that is easily weaponized by bullies.
3 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Merryjest Starchild
Someone apparently put me on a list on Bluesky where I am being accused of... impersonating myself. Or being a scammer.
I swear that website is broken in very new and interesting ways. I thought Twitter had explored all the possible corners of a hellscape... but Bluesky is doing the 'where no man has gone before' approach, I guess.
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Foootage of SL22B by Bain Finch
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Here is the footage for my musical, WONDERS, debuted at Fantasy Faire 2025!
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Here we are! The first music video for an original song! Though they will be many different genres, more will come as I finish them. Tell me what you think!
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