Hello NSFW posters
I've been thinking about setting up a Fediverse instance dedicated exclusively to NSFW content (similar in spirit to kinkycats.org, but NSFW-only) or fedinsfw.app who are an evil PieFed. A key question is which platform the instance should run on. I want to avoid platforms that harm other instances by spamming or rewriting tags/links to point back to their own sites. Users choose their instance intentionally, and we should respect that choice.
Platforms to exclude (examples of problematic behavior):
- Lemmy
- PieFed
- Mastodon
- PixelFed
- loforo
Preferred platforms (candidates):
- Misskey
- Sharkey (a Misskey fork)
- Akkoma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Pleroma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Other options to evaluate
Server rules and governance:
- Create a clear Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and privacy policy.
- Decide whether bots are allowed or if only human-moderated accounts can post.
- Admins and moderators:
- Two admins total; one admin has veto power. The main admin is the person who leases the server and owns the domain (the legal responsible party).
- Three or four moderators.
- Election process for admin(s) and moderators:
- Democratic selection weighted by contribution:
- Sponsors: 2 votes each
- Top contributors (best posters, most likes/boosts): 1.5 votes each
- Everyone else: 1 vote each
Next steps and open questions:
- Finalize platform choice based on moderation tools, federation behavior, and resource needs.
- Draft the AUP, privacy policy, and moderation guidelines.
- Define technical requirements (server specs, backups, moderation tools).
- Clarify whether automated accounts (bots) are permitted and under what rules.
This is a summary of the ideas I’m currently considering.
Please share feedback and questions, we welcome comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism. Help spread the word to others who might be interested. Direct messages (DMs/PMs) are also welcome if you prefer to contact us privately.
#fediverse #newinstance #brainstorm #ideas #spreadtheword #sharingiscaring
I've been thinking about setting up a Fediverse instance dedicated exclusively to NSFW content (similar in spirit to kinkycats.org, but NSFW-only) or fedinsfw.app who are an evil PieFed. A key question is which platform the instance should run on. I want to avoid platforms that harm other instances by spamming or rewriting tags/links to point back to their own sites. Users choose their instance intentionally, and we should respect that choice.
Platforms to exclude (examples of problematic behavior):
- Lemmy
- PieFed
- Mastodon
- PixelFed
- loforo
Preferred platforms (candidates):
- Misskey
- Sharkey (a Misskey fork)
- Akkoma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Pleroma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Other options to evaluate
Server rules and governance:
- Create a clear Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and privacy policy.
- Decide whether bots are allowed or if only human-moderated accounts can post.
- Admins and moderators:
- Two admins total; one admin has veto power. The main admin is the person who leases the server and owns the domain (the legal responsible party).
- Three or four moderators.
- Election process for admin(s) and moderators:
- Democratic selection weighted by contribution:
- Sponsors: 2 votes each
- Top contributors (best posters, most likes/boosts): 1.5 votes each
- Everyone else: 1 vote each
Next steps and open questions:
- Finalize platform choice based on moderation tools, federation behavior, and resource needs.
- Draft the AUP, privacy policy, and moderation guidelines.
- Define technical requirements (server specs, backups, moderation tools).
- Clarify whether automated accounts (bots) are permitted and under what rules.
This is a summary of the ideas I’m currently considering.
Please share feedback and questions, we welcome comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism. Help spread the word to others who might be interested. Direct messages (DMs/PMs) are also welcome if you prefer to contact us privately.
#fediverse #newinstance #brainstorm #ideas #spreadtheword #sharingiscaring