A server for the area around Bellingham, Washington, the "City of Subdued Excitement". Run by @alan@subdued.social. Supported by donations at https://ko-fi.com/subduedsocial

Welcome to subdued.social, the regional Mastodon instance for the area around Bellingham, Washington, the "City of Subdued Excitement". Bellingham is located on the territory of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) and Nuxwsa’7aq (Nooksack) people.

Inspired by local servers like social.seattle.wa.us, pdx.social, pnw.zone, and sanjuans.life, this instance is for people who want a local feed that is primarily but not exclusively about #BellinghamWA content, but who also want to be able to federate with servers on any topic all around the world.

In this instance we encourage the use of the #BellinghamWA hashtag for tagging your Bellingham content. If you just use #Bellingham these days (without the "WA") your feed will be filled with content about English soccer prodigy Jude Bellingham. :)

This instance is run by @alan@subdued.social, co-moderated by @morganm@subdued.social, and is actively recruiting additional moderators.

This site in particular and the Mastodon fediverse in general are supported exclusively by donations. There are no advertisements here! So please set up a recurring donation at ko-fi.com/subduedsocial if this service is useful to you. Thanks in advance! We use Masto.host for hosting (for full transparency, their pricing is here: masto.host/pricing) so a regular donation of a couple dollars per month would be greatly appreciated.

A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Lhaq’temish Foundation as a form of voluntary land tax paid to the indigenous peoples of our area.

This instance commits to The Mastodon Server Covenant.

Header image credit: subdued.social/@nathan

DMCA registration number: DMCA-1052759

DMCA contact: subduedsocial@gmail.com

1. NO RACISM, SEXISM, XENOPHOBIA, HOMOPHOBIA, OR TRANSPHOBIA. Targeted misgendering, deadnaming, or promotion of so-called "conversion therapy" is prohibited.
2. INCLUSION: We want everyone to feel welcome, safe, and respected. This is a free service. Please be welcoming and kind to everyone, especially when you have a difference of opinion. Then, be *extra* kind. :-)
3. HARASSMENT: If you experience or notice any harassment or other aggressive behaviors, report it—by clicking on the three dots next to the message or profile and selecting “Report @personname”) and help keeping this platform a safe space for everyone.
4. No bots. If you’d like to experiment with bots, creating a dedicated instance could be an option for you.
5. As new situations arise, we will continue to update and improve the policies (“Rules”) of this instance and community.

1. eldritch.cafe: limitation
2. french-take.pt: limitation
3. lacommu.net: limitation
4. pokemon.mastportal.info: suspension

A delightful and innocuous Mastodon community

Exquisite.social

A delightful and innocuous Mastodon community.

Generic themed instance (with a slight focus on technology, privacy and *BSD), we are here to play, and make friends in a supportive atmosphere.

You are invited to apply for an account, as long as you can find yourself in our rules and abide by them.

More into video rather than microblogging? You might want to consider using Exquisite.tube.

Our stance on Big Tech

We firmly believe that Big Tech is a threat to the Fediverse and that all appropriate measures should be taken. These Big Tech platforms lack moderation, are hostile towards minorities and their dildo-rocket-launching CEOs have shown a complete disregard of respect towards others.

We currently have suspended:

• Bluesky
• Flipboard
• Meta (Threads and the likes)
• Tumblr

We will not unblock these platforms. Furthermore, this list is not definitive, as we might add other Big Tech platforms.

Our stack

Exquisite.social is powered by Mastodon Glitch Edition. It runs on an OpenBSD server, straight out of DC1, Amsterdam. There isn't any cloud involved - because of a fear of heights.

We are a signatory of The European Social Stack.

Credits

• The Flan emoji set is created by pamela@bsd.network, originally for bsd.network, and used with permission.
• The Miffy emoji set is created by Justin. Miffy is originally created by Dick Bruna.

Donations

We do accept donations, at the moment only through bunq. A better setup is in the works.

Last but not least

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1. Be respectful, friendly and supportive towards others and different opinions. Act in good faith and refrain from malice.
2. Be your lovely and genuine self. Impersonation is not allowed.
3. You are encouraged to caption media (images, audio and video) with alt-text.
4. Please use CW's generiously., especially for possiblly controversial content.
5. Respect the boundaries of others, both explicit and implicit.
6. Strictly forbidden: hatespeech, discrimination, harassment, spamming, dogpiling, stalking, facism, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, doxxing, harmful content and violence. Violating this rule will get you permanently banned (and possibly yeeted into outer space).
7. You and you alone are responsible for your account.
8. Also strictly prohibited is misinformstion (eg: anti-vaxx, WHO conspiracies, 5G being used for mindcontrol, anti-GrapheneOS shilling). This will also get you permanently banned and at risk of being yeeted into space.
9. We do not allow AI-powered content under any circumstance. Whether that is LLMs, GenAI. There are no exceptions to this rule.

1. episcodon.net: suspension
2. luna.hamystudio.ru: suspension

The Pocket Pixels club is a place where everyone shares a love of retro handheld games. GB Devs, Low-res pixel arists, Modders, Collectors, and Players!

The Pocket Pixels club is a place where everyone shares a love of retro handheld games. Systems like the Gameboy, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Game Gear, Lynx, even the Game.com! Everyone is welcome but the server is most oriented towards:

-Homebrew Game Developers

-Pixel Artists & Musicians who create art within the parameters of retro handhelds

-Hardware Modders

-Players that are most interested in games for these systems-even if you don't play on original hardware.

-People who play retro games on modern handhelds (Systems like the Miyoo Mini)

1. Do not share intentionally false or misleading information
2. No hate speech ... No aggressive, mocking, or undermining statements about any group of people for things they can not change about themselves. This includes but is not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or casteism.
3. No harassment, dogpiling or doxxing of other users
4. Sexually explicit or violent media must be marked as sensitive when posting. Low-res video game violence only needs to be marked if it has graphic blood.
5. No sharing of copyrighted material like roms that you don't hold the copyright for. This puts the entire community in jeopardy.
6. No sharing AI-generated artwork that uses copyrighted artwork in the training dataset.
7. No limited edition digital assets or cryptocurrencies can be promoted or sold here.

1. ailbhean.co-shaoghal.net: suspension
2. en.osm.town: suspension
3. hoosier.social: suspension
4. mastoart.social: suspension
5. mastodon.sandwich.net: limitation
6. metalhead.club: suspension
7. nothing.tacowolf.net: suspension
8. talk.stayas.one: limitation
9. the.voiceover.bar: suspension
10. toot.cat: limitation
11. zhub.link: suspension

This instance started out as a personal project of mine, mostly to see if I could do it. Now, it's considered a community for people who want a safe, stable place to be social. No BS.

I'm a geek with a ton of free time and an interest in just about all things tech. This instance is a safe and stable community that I run in my free time, and that I intend to keep around for as long as the universe lets me. If you'd like an account here, know that the rules (yes, we have them) are strictly enforced to protect the other accounts on this instance and the wider fediverse. If you do not want an account here and have an account elsewhere, know that the rules are even stricter for you. I prioritize local.

At present, the instance has a character limit of 1000000, and a limit of 4 media attachments per post to conserve space. These will be and have been adjusted as the needs of the userbase change. All other standard Mastodon features, such as polls, are supported. If you are unclear if a feature is supported, or how to use that feature, please contact the instance administration.

1. No racism, sexism, ableism or pretty much any other ism. Instances who do this are defederated. Users who do this are nuked from orbit.
2. Trans/homo/otherphobia will be nuked on sight. If it continues, so will you.
3. I can't control what you do on other instances, but if you have an account on this instance, you will be respectful at all times. Otherwise, you will no longer have an account on this instance.
4. Don't troll, don't feed the trolls. Just... don't.
5. Accounts on this server are manually approved. I will not create you an account because I know you. I may deny your request because I know you.
6. This is a safe instance. If you are not safe here, talk to me. If you make it unsafe here for someone else, I'll be talking to you.
7. For all other loopholes, use common sense. *Please* use common sense. I don't need the headache.
8. No bots or automated posting without explicit approval of the administration. If we haven't spoken about your bot, it's not approved.

1. failbox.xyz: suspended
2. poa.st: suspended (reason: Trolling/racism/general unpleasantness)
3. poster.place: suspended (reason: Breaking the ism rules)
4. seyyahh.com.tr: suspended (reason: Some bot activity, mostly trolling. We don't feed them here.)
5. skinheads.social: suspended (reason: Nazi bar.)
6. stephenlittleton.com: suspended (reason: Troll domain.)
7. threads.net: suspended (reason: Platform has actively chosen to start breaking the ism rules. Don't do that. https://www.techdirt.com/2025/01/09/metas-moderation-modifications-mean-anti-lgbtq-speech-is-welcome-while-pro-lgbtq-speech-is-not/)

A decentralized social media for crypto projects, providing a convivial space for networking between project owners and interested investors.

Crypto-only.org is the premier decentralized social media platform built on Mastodon, exclusively dedicated to the world of digital assets and their surrounding ecosystems. This space enables all networks and market participants to promote their activities free from the constraints and censorship of traditional media.

For companies and creators, the platform provides a professional environment to legitimize your presence and strengthen your credibility. It is the perfect place to showcase your services, share your milestones, and engage directly with a targeted audience. Above all, it is a dedicated space to follow the projects you care about and build lasting bonds with your community.

For investors and enthusiasts, Crypto-Only acts as a powerful discovery and sharing engine. The platform allows you to connect with other users, fostering direct interaction with the professionals developing tomorrow's solutions. Whether you want to support a new network or exchange ideas with fellow enthusiasts, this structure guarantees an open, authentic, and barrier-free dialogue.

⚠️ SECURITY WARNING: Please stay vigilant and beware of scams. The Crypto-Only team will never contact you first and will never ask for your private keys, passwords, or seed phrases. Always verify who you are talking to and never share your sensitive credentials with anyone.

1. BIENVENUE SUR CRYPTO-ONLY.ORG
2. RECHERCHES PERSONNELLES (DYOR) ET RESPONSABILITÉ

1. luna.hamystudio.ru: suspension
2. mastoart.social: suspension

1. Bots only! No users, sorry.

1. glitch.sekbaer.de: suspension
2. hear-me.social: limitation

Instancia argentina LGBTIQ+ antifascista.
Somos amigables con la comunidad kinky y el trabajo sexual. Otros idiomas y comunidades son bienvenidos, siempre que sea antifascista.

Instancia argentina LGBTIQ+ antifascista.

Somos amigables con la comunidad kinky y el trabajo sexual. Sí, podés participar aún no siendo parte de esas comunidades, el único requerimiento indispensable es no ser fascista.

El idioma de las comunicaciones oficiales es el castellano y la instancia está hospedada en Chile.

Antes de ingresar leé bien todas las reglas.

La moderación tiene una postura antipunitivista, eso significa que en lugar de expulsar a la primera ofensa, advertiremos y daremos lugar a diálogo siempre que sea posible. Esas instancias de diálogo no quita la posibilidad de exclusión automática en violaciones graves.

No vamos a excluir o advertir usuáries a raiz de desentendimientos interpersonales que no violen a las reglas.

1. Sean excelentes les unes con les otres
2. Prohibido el discurso de odio
3. Respeto a la ley
4. Descripción de imágenes
5. Uso de Aviso de Contenido (CW)
6. Publicidad, SPAM, inundación

A community of people who are fighting against car dominance in San Francisco and beyond and also have various other interests.

Expectations for people on this server

1. This server is invite-only, consisting of people who are part of a community of transportation advocates centered in the Bay Area, who also know each other off of the Internet. If you know people on this server IRL, you can ask for an invite.
2. We don’t tolerate any form of reactionary bigotry: no nazis, no TERFs or transphobes, no racists, etc.
3. Generally, treat people within this server and related communities with respect. Rule 2 is higher priority than this rule. We also don’t expect you to be polite to, say, someone being racist. But if you make well-moderated servers that we have close ties with want to defederate with us, consider how you are affecting other people on the server.
4. Most of us are somewhere on the left politically. We don’t have strong ideological requirements, but if your politics are far from those of people on the server, this might not be the server for you.
5. We mostly want to reduce the use of cars and replace them with better forms of transportation. We don’t require you to be totally car free to use this server, but you should be on board with reducing car dependency.

Content warnings

Please put images of violence (e.g. a video of you being hit by a car) behind a CW.

Similarly, anything that would be uncomfortable to show up on your feed on, say, the bus, should be behind a CW.

In general though we see content warnings as a tool that you may choose to use in different ways. Someone may choose to put something behind a CW, but you don’t have to. In particular, you might see someone putting their personal experiences of experiencing racism behind a content warning, but that does not mean that it’s an expectation of this server.

Server Administration

The plan is to keep the server up indefinitely. Currently two people have access to the server infrastructure, and the intention is that there will always be at least two people who can run the server.

If circumstances change and it becomes necessary to entirely shut it down, we will give three months notice. If it makes sense, and the members of the server are fine with that, we would be willing to transfer ownership to a member of the server instead.

In general, we aim to make server decisions by consensus, and allow people to be as involved in the running of the server as they want to be.

Defederation policies

We will make any new and unexpected decisions by consensus, but to avoid having a discussion every time something comes up, we have already decided anyone can defederate from servers that are a danger to the people on the server or the server infrastructure. This includes:

• Servers that permit CSAM (child sexual abuse material) or content that resembles such
• Servers that host fascists or other political movements that are actively hostile and dangerous to our members
• Servers that host malware, conduct DDOS attacks, or otherwise interfere with the functioning of this server
• So-called “free speech” servers or servers with such poor moderation that they effectively fall into one of the previous categories

1. No reactionary bigotry (nazis, TERFs or other transphobes, racists, etc).
2. Treat people on this server and in your online community with respect. This is lower priority than rule 1.
3. Don't do anything that will get this server in trouble with the law, or people with expensive lawyers.

1. aethy.com: suspension
2. kasumi.loliimoutolove.com: suspension
3. shredderfood.com: suspension