Marbled Fennec Networks

So, with Kyru coming back to our volunteer team, our projects are going through some changes. First is that Kyru is stepping up as our Project Organizer. Meaning that he will be controlling the direction that Marbled Fennec Networks is headed, what our policies are and how they are handled, as well as functioning as the chairman of Marbled Fennec Networks for the time being.

Adrian is stepping away from the chairman role and will be moving into running the Network Operations Center for FurrIX. She will no longer be on tier one support except for times when no other volunteer is able to handle tickets, instead focusing more on FurrIX for our IP transit network and services. She will still be in charge of our VRChat presence known as Remains of Avaluix, since the group is private and technically her own to manage, so that won’t change much aside from eventually reworking the digital spaces expectations.

Something that has been tabled but not yet finalized or voted on, is the possible transition from ‘marbledfennec.net’ to ‘avaluix.net’. This was tabled today and our project already holds the domain, but we need a 3/4 vote to push it through.

These changes are being done to allow our volunteers to focus on the areas that they are more familiar with and to make sure no single volunteer is wearing too many hats. This is just the start of restructuring Marbled Fennec Networks and FurrIX, as well as sorting through years of backend things that need fixing.

It looks like the amplification attack has let up, so the NOC has restored IPv4 service to IP blocks in the region. We will be keeping an eye on the situation and will reinstate the geoblock if the attack starts up again.

As you guys can see from the past few post, Kyru is returning to volunteer status as we get ready to switch back into full operation and expand our network.

He will be spending his time on tier one support and in the NOC helping us plan out and deploy our allocations across both of our servers. Also, his project is now a sister project to FurrIX as we have worked out a deal with Project Deco in exchange for his help around here.

One of the big projects involving him is reworking our terms of service, network management policy and acceptable use policy. While the spirit of these documents won’t change much, the language used in them will become cleaner.

I will be taking the time to show him around the IPAM, our routers and teaching him how to manage our name servers as time permits.

Welcome back to the team, Kyru!

Our support and abuse contact addresses exist for one reason: to handle legitimate technical issues, service problems, and policy violation reports so Marbled Fennec Networks (MFN) and FurrIX remain safe, functional, and welcoming.

Recently, these channels were used for purposes they are not intended for — including sending threatening and manipulative messages to volunteer staff in an attempt to influence moderation decisions.

This violates the current MFN Terms of Service, which already prohibit:

• Harassment, intimidation, or targeted personal attacks toward members or staff.
• Misrepresentation of rules or policy to undermine enforcement.
• Using official communication lines for anything outside their intended purpose.

We’re in the process of updating our Terms of Service to make these expectations even clearer — complete with short, plain-language explanations under every section — so there’s no room for “creative interpretation.”

To be clear:

• Support and abuse contacts are not for personal disputes or retaliation.
• Any misuse of these channels will be fully documented from start to finish, including all metadata.
• Such behavior will result in immediate and permanent bans, with possible escalation to relevant authorities and internet safety boards.

Our volunteers work hard to keep this community safe and functional. Misusing the tools meant for safety and service undermines that work and wastes resources that could be helping people with real problems.

So let’s keep these channels for their intended purpose: fixing problems, not creating them.
Because if you really want to get our attention, opening a polite support ticket will always work better than firing off your 17-paragraph audition for “Most Dramatic Email of the Year,” complete with plot twists, villains, and an imaginary award speech.

— Kyru
Network Operations Center & Community Safety Crew
Project Member – Marbled Fennec Networks