It would appear that Justice Fox is being paid handsomely to master the art of doing nothing. Reports of abuse—whether slipped into table names, display pictures, or user handles—are consistently ignored. At this point, many of us suspect moderation is being handled by an AI still in beta testing, one that has been carefully trained in the skill of selective blindness. Their rival, HT, provides a refreshing contrast. Over there, complaints are acknowledged, taken seriously, and acted upon with real consequences: bad actors receive permanent bans, not gentle reminders to “be nice.” Imagine that—an app where rules actually mean something. Trying to find a beginner teacher here is an exercise in futility. The majority expect you to know the language already, which defeats the purpose. If I were already fluent, I’d hardly be on a language app—unless the app’s hidden purpose is to teach humility through frustration. Meanwhile, the community guidelines appear more ornamental than operational. Users are recorded without their knowledge or consent, only to have those recordings played at other tables or uploaded to YouTube. One persistent offender has been reported multiple times, yet continues unimpeded. Apparently, repeat violations are a ticket to VIP status. As for bug reports, submitting one is like sending a postcard into the Bermuda Triangle: it disappears without ever reaching the intended destination. Rumors of the app’s imminent demise circulate constantly. I don’t subscribe to them, but it is not my responsibility to provide crisis counseling every time someone panics. Surely the company could spare five minutes to issue a clear, platform-wide message refuting these rumors. Better yet, they might even address the source and instruct them to stop peddling misinformation. And finally: if users are not welcome at company meetings, perhaps just say so directly. No elaborate charades are necessary. HT, for instance, holds theirs in English, recognizing that English-speaking users are disproportionately the ones funding their platform. It’s a refreshingly straightforward approach.
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