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https://kbin.social/m/meta%40lemm.ee/t/458933/How-do-I-block-all-of-Hexbear-from-All/top

sh.itjust.works and a 1-user Lemmy instance called lemmy.magnor.ovh also see and reply to Hexbear comments, though Hexbear doesn't see their replies:

https://lemmy.magnor.ovh/comment/2371501

  • AssortedBiscuits [they/them]
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    1 year ago

    sh.itjust.works and a 1-user Lemmy instance called lemmy.magnor.ovh also see and reply to Hexbear comments, though Hexbear doesn't see their replies

    I know it's really really really funny but seriously, why is this even a thing? Federation has such a half-assed implementation.

    • GarbageShoot [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      Because of not conforming to the protocol, which can hardly be blamed on lemmy.