I saw that this instance had a large number of users so I thought “more users->more content->more fun”. Apparently, I had to prove my value by answering 3 questions that showed my interest in their community and my value as a potential future member.
What could possibly be my value to a general purpose instance besides money? I’m a software/cloud engineer so I guess there are things I could help with, but my guess is they were expecting me to say “I can donate”.
I get it, they need donations to exist, but this upfront? And to a community I don’t even know? Maybe I’m imagining things and they were looking for something else?
Do all instances rely on donations? I’d like to contribute to the instances I enjoy at some point. But only if I feel at home with them, not as a prerequisite to join.
What in this message made you think your rejection had anything to do with donations? Seems like you’re jumping to that conclusion without any evidence.
The instance I joined had a boilerplate form asking why to rate-limit sign-ups. It said that almost all applicants would be approved, but this helped to control the growth. Got in with a very simple request that used humor related to the instance itself. I would expect this is similar in motivation.
Beehaw does not really on donations, they are afraid of bring overrun by bots and assholes.
I didn’t need to give them a big intro, barelly anything tbh. I’m guessing you sounded or too douchy or to botty
I’m betting they saw his requested uname is also used on a sh.itjustworks (wherever the dots go ffs) account and that played a part, since they defederated with those guys. Just a feeling I get.
I really doubt this is the case. I have an acct on both with the same username and I’ve been pretty open about it over there.
I believe they want to limit troll and bot accounts. I know that if I were hosting a community I would want to vet the members so that I didn’t have to spend all my time dealing with compliants and having to delete comments and ban people.
What could possibly be my value to a general purpose instance besides money?
Providing pleasant interaction and posting content in line with the rules?
This your first day on the internet? There’s plenty of shit people looking to nefariously invade spaces meant for other people.
Should’ve probably asked them. They are trying to be a more curated community. You are expected to read and obviously follow the rules, and reflect that in your short application text.
If it’s not for you that’s obviously fine. Just like it’s 100% within their rights to not want you. Don’t make a big deal out of it.
