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    Published August 17, 2024by roelfrenkema

    Moderation out of hand?

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    I am getting blocks suddenly. See https://roelfrenkema.github.io/blocked/

    My images (especially these ones) hardly ever exceed a PG rating. I am well aware that CivitAI is a technical community and not like f.i. DeviantArt one of artists. But when the most innocent images get blocked due to a flawed moderation system and/or overzalous moderators I think its my duty to speak up.

    I say flawed system becouse it takes quite some effort for people to find out why they are being blocked and how to appeal a decision. Thats wrong. It instills fear in people and obviously has repercusions for the quality of works you see on CivitAI.

    Admittingly that I have no idea about the backend moderation, the resonse given are making me extremely suspicious that its mostly automated and reacting to flags. F.i. my posting 5488689 that was blocked for 'Female swimwear/underwear' . I don't know if I should cry or lol. And then my post 5465241 blocked for Sexy Attire. How is that even a category?

    From now on I will post a blocked image with a link to my work when these blocks occur. Being 65 I am a responssible CivitAI member even with my ADHD. I respect rules, but I will signal if they go to far.

    Update: I am not allowed to link to content on my own website either. My bedroom next? I just recieved a 'strike' and when I have 3 I will be banned. So it looks like I need to find another place to train LoRa's online or train them myself. I put money in this organisation but i am not really motivated to continue that. No silver account for me anyway. Love needs to come from both sides.