Month: April 2022

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.