Hä? Wo ist denn die Suche in #Mastodon v4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-09 hin?

#mastoadmin #askmastodon

Ping...

Is this thing working?

I moved the #Mastodon reverse proxy from #Nginx to #Caddy. I took this gist as a base: https://gist.github.com/yukimochi/bb7c90cbe628f216f821e835df1aeac1, added some from @neatnik's answer to my previous post, and followed the Nginx config, because the paths in the gist were outdated. Now I don't need a separate IP for Mastodon and have my two most important services on a single host. Oh, and I can remove certbot from the Mastodon host! Nice =)

#Homelab #Mastoadmin #selfhosted #selfhosting #selfHost

Hmm, new (fake) account requests now copy/pasting descriptions from existing Mastodon profiles. 👀 #MastoAdmin

Expected. I've been holding off updating for this reason.

https://mementomori.social/@rolle/117117410116798725

#MastodonBirdUI #BirdUI #Mastodon #MastoAdmin

I have a need to know how many text posts, images, and videos this Mastodon server gets in a month, local and remote (separately).

Or, from anyone else who has such data, what that looks like such that I can extrapolate a likely volume of all three stratified by local vs remote per e.g 1,000 active. If anyone has some handy dandy data and/or queries to run, I'd be extremely grateful.

#MastoAdmin

So now I need to move my #homelab. And I have two options:

1. Migrate #Mastodon reverse proxy from #nginx to #caddy (no documentation on this around the internet except uncertain assumptions).
2. Pay x4 for the internet for a business plan, where I’ll be able to rent more than one static IP.

So the question is do you, dear #mastoadmin, have a working example of Caddy config for Mastodon?

#SelfHosted #selfhost #selfhosting #AskFedi #homeserver

1,489 accounts identified as participating in spam and scam activity — along with accounts that actively promote, defend, or amplify them.

Save as a CSV file, for example, block.csv, import (upload) the file, and merge it with your current block list.

https://gitlab.com/Fediverse-Express/Fediverse/-/blob/main/block_spam_scam_users.csv?ref_type=heads&plain=1

This post should be self-explanatory, but for a more exhaustive outline, see: https://fairy.id/@Linux/117385319051532229

#Spam #Scam #Fraud #FediBlock #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Let's take a moment to explore the concept of my block list.

"Billy Bob" is like:

> "I like child porn and share photos and videos of child porn."

So naturally, Billy Bob ends up on the block list. But along comes "Mary Sue," and she is like:

> "I support Billy Bob, and I am going to like, share, and boost Billy Bob's post."

So naturally, Mary Sue ends up on the block list. Then along comes "John Doe," and he is like:

> "It is completely unfair of you to add Mary Sue to your block list! Mary Sue is not Billy Bob — and so what if she is liking, sharing, and boosting Billy Bob's child porn post? I do not believe anyone should use your block list, and I insist that people should block you instead."

A wise person sees the problem and knows why all of these people are now on the block list, and why anyone who claims the block list is unfair should also be on the block list. No one should be defending child porn, nor the individuals who like, share, and boost child porn posts, nor should they come to the defense of such individuals while denouncing both the block list and its creator.

I am applying this exact same logic to spammers and scammers. It is not a hard concept to understand, and it is not unfair either — unless you are pro-spammer and pro-scammer.

(Speaking personally, I see scammers as just as bad as pedophiles, because they too often prey upon the weak, vulnerable, and defenseless. Scammers are known to target the young, the elderly, and the disabled.)

https://gitlab.com/Fediverse-Express/Fediverse/-/blob/main/block_spam_scam_users.csv?ref_type=heads&plain=1

#Spam #Scam #Fraud #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Pedophiles #pedophile #FediBlock #Fediverse #ActivityPub #BlockList

@evgandr

I am glad you find my list useful. You're not the only one — there are many.

The big problem here on the Fedi is that it reminds me of the historical build-up to World War II. Before things turned violent in Germany, but when the climate was already bad, people were too fearful to speak the truth out of fear of retaliation.

On the Fediverse, I receive many messages from people acknowledging that the scam group, gaza "verified," is spammy and scammy. But it has become "taboo" to say that out loud because the group has 357 members, plus their dummy accounts and friends, who are never shy about attacking people or dog-piling on them.

They've weaponized!

So, of course, I am going to include the individuals who also promote them, share their spam, and defend them. If you don't want the spam, why would anyone want the people sharing the spam and defending the spam. It is the logical choice!

It is laughable that they claim that's crossing a line.

I use FediLab too (see URL). If I have to self-host this in the future, I may.

https://gitlab.com/Fediverse-Express/Fediverse

#Spam #Scam #Fediverse #MastoAdmin #FediAdmin #FediBlock #ActivityPub

@LinuxBSD

He wants to follow tech discussions. That's why he created more than 100 accounts. :)

@MastodonEngineering shouldn't send the verification email before approval.

Almost ruined my domain reputation. I'm yet to implement external solutions.

#Mastodon #MastoAdmin #Spam

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Mastodon account list

> "A focused list of Fediverse accounts identified as participating in spam and scam activity — along with accounts that actively promote, defend, or amplify them."

You do not want spam (or scams). Why would you want the person who promotes, defends, shares, boosts, likes, and widely distributes that spam? 🤔

It isn't a hard concept to understand.

You treat the spammer and the scammer both as a virus — think digital COVID-19 — something to completely quarantine — and that includes the individuals who continue to either denies the existence of the virus or strangely promote the so-called health benefits of obtaining that virus.

The only thing "inconvenient" is the virus and the people who keep promoting, defending, and amplifying that virus (spam / scam).

https://gitflic.ru/project/fediverse-express/fediverse/blob?file=block_spam_scam_users.csv&branch=main&mode=code

#Spam #Scam #Fraud #Virus #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #FediBlock

1,467 accounts spreading spam or participating in scams, along with the people who promote, defend, or otherwise amplify their existence on the Fediverse.

Save as a CSV file, for example, block.csv, import (upload) the file, and merge it with your current block list.

https://gitlab.com/Fediverse-Express/Fediverse/-/blob/main/block_spam_scam_users.csv?ref_type=heads&plain=1

#Spam #Scam #Fraud #FediBlock #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Save as a CSV file, for example, block.csv, import (upload) the file, and merge it with your current block list.

https://gitflic.ru/project/fediverse-express/fediverse/blob?file=block_spam_scam_users.csv&branch=main&mode=code

#Spam #Scam #Fraud #FediBlock #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub

1,457 accounts spreading spam or participating in scams, along with the people who promote, defend, or otherwise amplify their existence on the Fediverse.

Save as a CSV file, for example, block.csv, import (upload) the file, and merge it with your current block list.

https://gitlab.com/Fediverse-Express/Fediverse/-/blob/main/block_spam_scam_users.csv?plain=1

#Spam #Scam #Fraud #FediBlock #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub

Pues ya aprendieron a cambiar el User-Agent, ahora se identifican como un chrome en una mac intel.

El último recurso: bloquearlos por IP

1. Primero sacamos las IP's de la lista de registros pendientes por aprobar, directo de la BD:
psql -h localhost -U $DBUSER -d $DBNAME -t -A -c "SELECT u.sign_up_ip FROM users u JOIN accounts a ON a.id = u.account_id WHERE u.approved = false AND a.username LIKE 'bp%' ORDER BY u.created_at ASC;" | sort -u > ips.txt

#mastoadmin #fediadmin #blockbots

Les comparto la lista de IPs usadas por los bot 'BP', que llevo hasta ahora.

https://dpaste.com/DCX84NLTF.txt (781)

Edit 4: +55 = 781
Edit 3: +51 = 726
Edit 2: +114 = 675
Edit 1: +135 = 561

#mastoadmin

v4.6.9

Upgrade overview This release contains upgrade notes that deviate from the norm: ℹ️ Requires assets recompilation For more information, view the complete release notes and scroll down to the upgrade instructions section. Changelog Security Update...

https://github.com/glitch-soc/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.6.9

#glitchsoc #glitch #mastodon #mastoadmin

v4.7.3

Upgrade overview This release contains upgrade notes that deviate from the norm: ℹ️ Requires assets recompilation For more information, view the complete release notes and scroll down to the upgrade instructions section. Changelog Security Update...

https://github.com/glitch-soc/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.7.3

#glitchsoc #glitch #mastodon #mastoadmin

v4.4.26

NoteWhile we continue to support Mastodon 4.4 and release patches for it, please note that Mastodon 4.7 is available with new features, changes and fixes. We encourage administrators to update to the latest 4.7 version when they can. Upgrade...

https://github.com/glitch-soc/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.26

#glitchsoc #glitch #mastodon #mastoadmin

We are making very good time because I had most of these steps documented from the @TechHubAdmin migration.

Once this is done, I'll publish them for #mastoadmin

Current status: Waiting on the DB to backup and the S3 to migrate.

Well if i dont let a couple of bots through for 15 mins how would you know if I did any work 😆

Sorted now anyway.

#Cupofteasocial #Mastoadmin

Updated to v4.7.3
#mastoAdmin

#MastoAdmin question:

Is it possible to use partial string matching in the following form?

For example, if I wanted to ban signups like ‘bpcf87cb1fb24fdeba’ could I ask it to ban usernames that match the pattern ‘bp????????????????’

Alt...

Create new username rule Word to match * Will be matched regardless of casing and common homoglyphs like "4" for "a" or "3" for "e" Method of comparison Please be mindful of the Scunthorpe Problem when blocking partial matches Equals Allow registrations with approval Instead of preventing sign-up outright, matching sign-ups will require your approval Create rule

Se vocês receberem mensagens como esta, ou simplesmente encontrem elas na timeline, não deixe de denunciar.

Essa é a mais nova onda de spam que aflige nosso querido fediverso e tenta arrancar dinheiro dos desavisados.

Nenhum administrador vai solicitar que você verifique sua conta, nem muito menos irá cobrar você por isso

#MastoAdmin #FediAdminBR #FediAdmin #spam

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Captura de tela de um toot por MASTinfoODON (@MASTinfoODON@defcon.social). Foi publicado em 02/10/2026 às 10:51 e possui 0 respostas, 0 boosts e 0 favoritos. @TagsBR @SextaSerie our automated systems detected irregular activity with your account. To restore full visibility and access, please complete the verification process. Procreed here: <link do golpe> Thank you for your understanding!

1,304 accounts spreading spam or participating in scams, along with the people who promote, defend, or otherwise amplify their existence on the Fediverse.

You'd be amazed at how much more user-friendly and cleaner Mastodon or Misskey feels once you take out the trash.

Save as a CSV file, for example, block.csv, import (upload) the file, and merge it with your current block list.

https://gitflic.ru/project/fediverse-express/fediverse/blob?file=block_spam_scam_users.csv

#Spam #Scam #Fraud #FediBlock #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #Misskey #Fediverse

I mean, copypasta user accounts with numbers and incremented in whatever base that is..., they're not even TRYING. #MastoAdmin

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Fake accounts with incrementing username, the same

Upgraded to the latest Mastodon release, v4.7.3. Easy one.

#MastoAdmin

Between "Automated protocol deliverability probe" and "Hi! I'm a developer interested in decentralized platforms. I'd love to join to follow tech discussions. Thanks!", I have had to disable registrations on my instance.

The spammers made my SMTP email delivery bill over 15x higher and just blocking the domains isn't an option because they were using providers like gmail.com and icloud.com, and the spammers addresses were receiving that much stuff my failed delivery rates went up.

#MastoAdmin