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 @3967703f screenshot and post, then block I say. Mostly because there’s too many white people who think there aren’t any racists here. Of course I understand why you would choose not to do that. Racist fucks don’t quietly slink off when they are called out by black folk. 
 @28412555 Not a bad idea. When I can stomach it, I will do that. Thanks for the suggestion. Racists should be humiliated. 
 @3967703f Definitely. It’s the biggest problem with Mastodon, it’s too easy to be a “hidden” bigot. 
 @3967703f @28412555 Yes, we should all know who these people are, and those of us who are sheltered from these comments need to know what black folks are having to deal with. 
 @bd280af2 It's work, that's the issue. I'll do it when I can. 

@28412555 
 @3967703f @28412555 Sure. It's entirely up to you. 
 @bd280af2 
To be more clear, this is what I've  dealt with on a daily basis for 60 years. I get tired of being the only one doing the labor.
@28412555 
 @3967703f @28412555 Yes, it must be exhausting and isolating. 

I've heard people say that sometimes these comments aren't visible to everyone. Something to do with different instances? So some of us are just unaware of them and we can't lend support. It seems like a design flaw with Mastodon. 
 @bd280af2 I had no idea that was the case. I'll try to get it up to do it. Sadly, it's like swiping at flies at this point. There are no new insults under the racist sun. 

@28412555 
 @3967703f I did some looking around and thanks to @0a46dd1a ‘s work I found that the instance you are on has a reputation for not moderating so you may be best to migrate your account because no-one deserves or needs racists coming at them everyday. 

@af2dd916 has a pinned thread on what he went through. 

There’s a guide here: https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server/ reach out if you want or need any help. 
 @28412555 Thanks, but I'm not going anywhere. I have a right to be here and no one can make me go.✊🏾 

@0a46dd1a @af2dd916 
 @3967703f Fair enough. I admire your strength and resilience. I thoroughly doubt I would have same, were I in your position.

@0a46dd1a @af2dd916 
 @28412555 We all have small and large roles to play here. I'm doing my part by standing my ground.
@0a46dd1a @af2dd916