• Oliver
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    442 years ago

    Probably because the need of moderation.

    If you host an instance and let people in (even if it’s a limited circle, i.E. your students) you are responsible for moderation. I think that’s something institutions back off currently.

    For an mail server that’s much easier.

    • @kadu
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      362 years ago

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      • SolidGrue
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        122 years ago

        Many Universities already have their own dedicated subreddits that are usually moderated by a mix of faculty, staff, and students. I know of at least one sub moderated in part by the chair oftheh math department, who is as funny as they are savage.

        An above-average level of shitposting goes on, sure, but it’s also a great venue for the school’s online community to engage across organizational boundaries.

      • @ymhr
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        52 years ago

        But people can still reply to posts so you’d need moderation still.

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          82 years ago

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          • @ItsMeSpez
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            22 years ago

            And twitter had moderation when these organizations decided to use it.

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              82 years ago

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    • @lemme_at_it
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      Universities used to have students involved in publishing magazines as journalists, editors etc. This is the evolution. I’m sure a decent sized uni could find or create a student group who can be responsible for moderation under an official administrator.

    • The dogspaw
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      Then don’t let people post on the server people can repost if they want to comment