For other US-based instance admins: you know how you're legally required to report Child Sexual Assault Material (CSAM) to the NCMEC? And how the public CyberTipLine process isn't really designed to handle that?

Chumbawamba - Cubhumping

I've gotten in touch with the NCMEC, and they helped woof.group get set up with their electronic service provider reporting flow. It's a different version of the form, all one page, geared towards service operators. I think other instances should be able to register for it too. #admin

Emelia 👸🏻

@aphyr another option is IFTAS CCS where IFTAS handles both detection & reporting

Chumbawamba - Cubhumping

@thisismissem They're still in phased launch, only with one server, right?

Emelia 👸🏻

@aphyr no, there's more, but roll out is being done cautiously. If you're having issues with CSAM, I'm sure @jaz could get you setup

Chumbawamba - Cubhumping

@thisismissem @jaz Ah, OK, the last update I have from IFTAS was the September email that said it was still just for one server, but they'd be moving up to 50--that post was intended for other operators, and I don't want to point them at a service they can't yet use.

I think we're OK for now--we only have to deal with a report every 1-2- months, but getting ahold of the NCMEC took so long that I wanted to share the information.

Emelia 👸🏻

@aphyr @jaz yeah, the ESP flow is definitely the one you want though, I think. The other form is a lot more because it covers stuff like chat messages and already compiled information, iirc.

Jaz (IFTAS)

@aphyr @thisismissem we are starting to onboard a few small servers, but my main concern right now is sustainability, the service costs us roughly $5,000 / month just to have the lights on.

Our funding situation is not great. We are applying for grants, but it's not something most folks want to support, I'm getting a lot of "not a fit for us at this time"...

I'm non-stop working on funding to be able to offer a service I know will be up and running for people.

cont'd...

Jaz (IFTAS)

@aphyr @thisismissem if you haven't already, please register your interest in using the service at https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/SXiobzcxTRrpVsWMJDh+h+loLkAmsTQ-8-egNm+ihlo/

This helps me when talking to potential funders - I can demonstrate there's a solid need and desire for the service.