This’ll be my [central] place to collect details, data, and thoughts on self-hosted social networking.
There has been some recent, concerning changes to Twitters ownership and mass-social-media is getting worse. This spurs, yet another, conversation about a secluded network for private use in our community.
Options:
- https://www.capterra.ca/alternatives/148853/open-source-social-network
- https://itsfoss.com/mainstream-social-media-alternaives/
- https://blog.containerize.com/2022/01/12/top-5-open-source-social-networking-software-in-2022/
- https://opensource.com/article/19/9/open-source-social-networks
- https://medevel.com/open-source-solutions-to-build-your-own-social-network/
- https://medium.com/geekculture/how-to-setup-an-xmpp-server-for-private-messaging-dcb1f4740fe
- https://www.discourse.org/
- https://itsfoss.com/open-source-forum-software/
- WordPress
- The reality is, WordPress already does comments, likes, posts, accounts, picture/video sharing.
- It does a lot and it wouldn’t be hard to implement limits like short post limits.
What are the functions/uses of a social network?
- Organize events, get togethers, etc.
- Post a short status.
- Share an update.
- Post longer thoughts/opinions.
- Direct messaging and group messaging.
- Sharing photos/videos/links.
- BUying/selling/sharing.
- Liking, thumbs up, etc.
- Comments (single/multiple threads).
- Hare/collaborate on projects/work.
Important features:
- Login/account with existing Facebook, Twitter credentials. This empowers third-degree connections to join and engage with people already on the platform.
- Or, allow anonymous, public interactions for non-community members.