Is there a way to identify "trap" servers?

For example, if bad actors pretended to be an lgbtqia+ instance then blocked other other lgbtqia+ instances to isolate them.

Weaponised lists on Twitter can be a thing, ie putting trans allies on fake tranphobic lists so people block their own communities, so this is something that I feel needs to be considered.

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Thanks @law and thanks @Floppy for the information. That's a lot, blimey.

Are these lists optional for each server? Are they automated complete information?

I believe this server is being run with the best intentions, my concern's about others. See my first post.

Bad actors have too much power over non-nerdy regular users, who will assume it's just like Twitter, joining without understanding how servers work.

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