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First sight Nov 23, 2022 UTC
Last successful check Nov 29, 2024 UTC
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Software Mastodon 4.1.9
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Short description
This is a community for academics, students, and others interested in academic discussions.
Long description
About AcademicTalk.org

This is a Mastodon instance dedicated to all things academic. You can write about your publications, share resources and links, and network with other academics, students, and the public.

Real names and credentials are recommended but not required.

Who can join?

The theme of this instance is: academia, research, teaching and learning, which is intentionally broad. You do not need to have any degree to join--all are welcome.

What can get an account closed?

  • Anything that could be described as "spam"
  • Impersonating other people
  • Harassment
  • Posting illegal content

If you are subject to, or observe, any harassment, or have any other concerns, please report the relevant post(s) or messages a moderator. Reports will be dealt with discreetly and in confidence.

Use of bots and cross-posters

It is fine to use apps or services which generate posts automatically, but please make sure that you have them under control: make sure they are relevant, try to limit it to a few posts a day. Mark the account as bot if appropriate. When using bots and cross-posters visit AcademicTalk regularly, if only to interact with replies.
Instance rules
  1. No spam
  2. No advertisements
  3. No illegal content
  4. No sexually explicit or violent content allowed
  5. No impersonating other people
  6. Be civil, polite, and respectful in your posts and replies
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Last 12 weeks activity
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Last checks (green: OK; red: KO)
12/14/24, 3:22:55 AM UTC12/15/24, 2:42:32 AM UTC12/16/24, 4:13:19 AM UTC12/17/24, 2:09:47 AM UTC12/18/24, 3:20:39 AM UTC12/19/24, 2:25:15 AM UTC12/20/24, 4:13:49 AM UTC12/21/24, 3:45:19 AM UTC
Succesful checks: 668/692 (96.53%)