Languages English (en)
Users 15
Active users (last month) 5
Active users (last six months) 8
Characters per post (max) 500
Known instances 11,145
First sight Nov 3, 2023 UTC
Last successful check Dec 14, 2024 UTC
Noxious No
New No
Software Mastodon 4.3.2
Registrations Open (by admin approval)
Meta’s Threads moderation Unknown (this instance is not listed in the
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Short description
This Mastodon instance is provided by Author Help for the benefit of the indie author community. All indie authors are welcome to join.
Long description
Author HelpThis Mastodon instance is provided by Author Help for the benefit of the indie author community.
We adhere to the
Mastodon Server Covenant.
We may change the rules occasionally. Any such changes will be announced.
Statement of PrinciplesThis server is operated according to our statement of principles, given below and also at
our websiteWe at Author Help believe that:
- Every author’s words are their own, and they should retain creative and financial control of their books
- Free speech and freedom of expression are important
- Our freedoms are also important. We are not obligated to work with authors whose works contravene laws on hate speech or go against our principles
Further, we believe that:
- Black lives matter
- Disabilities do not reduce or negate a person’s validity or value
- Trans rights are human rights
- All love based on respect and consent is good
- Voices of all ages deserve to be heard
- Freedom of belief is important, but does not extend to oppression of others
- Human rights apply to all, regardless of a person’s place of birth or the circumstances they find themselves in
- Caring for the environment is everyone’s responsibility
Instance rules
- LGBT+ people are welcome here
- People of colour are welcome here
- Disabled people are welcome here
- Neurodivergent people are welcome here
- Sexually explicit or violent media must be marked as sensitive
- No spam. You may link to your books, but not to the point of spamming
- Be respectful
- No harassment, hate, or disinformation
- No transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia, or racism
- Targeted misgendering, deadnaming, or promotion of so-called "conversion therapy" is prohibited.
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Date of creation Jul 7, 2023 UTC
Display name Author Help
Statistics
Last 12 weeks activity (totals: 359 statuses, 25 logins, 7 registrations)
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Last checks (green: OK; red: KO)
12/7/24, 3:46:27 AM UTC | 12/8/24, 3:19:07 AM UTC | 12/9/24, 4:07:00 AM UTC | 12/10/24, 2:07:09 AM UTC | 12/11/24, 3:40:07 AM UTC | 12/12/24, 3:48:32 AM UTC | 12/13/24, 2:36:42 AM UTC | 12/14/24, 4:12:49 AM UTC |
Succesful checks: 408/408 (100%)