We heard requests for things like sharing lessons learned, tips and tricks, technical help with moderation tools, standard terminology, and translation of non-native language content.
Our favourite quote from the Moderator Needs Assessment… “***together we are stronger***”.
We couldn’t agree more.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of **[IFTAS Connect](https://connect.iftas.org )**, a new community of practice designed specifically for Fediverse moderators. IFTAS Connect aims to provide moderators, community managers and anyone engaged in creating a safer Internet with a wealth of tools, resources, and a supportive network to help them connect, collaborate, and navigate the complexities of federated content moderation. ([Read the Press Release here](https://www.prweb.com/releases/iftas-connect-launches-to-provide-moderator-community-feature-rich-tools-and-resources-to-foster-a-safer-more-inclusive-fediverse-302157417.html ).)
We’ve worked with a broad array of moderators and advisors to kick-start the available resources – and we hope many more will join and contribute their experience.<li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="653" alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1021" data-id="1021" src="



































**Key Features of IFTAS Connect**<li>Crowd-Sourced Library – A growing collection of practical guides, wellness resources, and research curated by moderators for moderators. <a href="https://connect.iftas.org/library/">The library is open to all</a>, no sign-up required.</li><li>Discussion Forums – Engage with fellow moderators, share experiences, suggest new resources, and learn from one another.</li><li>Community Groups – Join groups focused on specific aspects of moderation, from software assistance to cultural issues.</li><li>Moderation Support – Ask for help with moderation software, content translation, and access IFTAS resources like the moderator sandbox and the FediCheck automated denylist service.</li>
In addition we have aggregated news relevant to Fediverse community leaders, a multilingual feature under way to allow for contributed translations, and a wiki-like shared document feature being tested. [Read more about the IFTAS Connect account features](https://connect.iftas.org/library/iftas-documentation/iftas-connect-features/ ).##
**Join Us Today**IFTAS Connect is free to join. We invite all Fediverse moderators, community managers, trust and safety professionals, and academic researchers to [request access to IFTAS Connect](https://connect.iftas.org/register/ ). Be a part of a global community that prioritizes trust, safety, and inclusivity across the Fediverse, and take part in growing the community and the toolset.
Visit [IFTAS Connect](https://connect.iftas.org ) to learn more and join our growing community.
https://about.iftas.org/2024/05/29/iftas-connect-a-community-for-fediverse-moderators/
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