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Name Billy's Mom
Languages English (en)
Users 77
Active users (last month) 36
Active users (last six months) 73
Characters per post (max) 500
Known instances 19,958
First sight Dec 7, 2022 UTC
Last successful check Sep 12, 2026 UTC
Noxious No
New No
Software Mastodon 4.6.6
Registrations Open (by admin approval)
E-mail support@billys.mom
Meta’s Threads moderation Unknown (this instance is not listed in the Anti-Meta Fedi Pact list), and its list of moderated instances is not accessible.
Most used hashtags (last week) fensterfreitag, 70smoviestaughtme, windowfriday, LateNightSnackASong, totp, fursuitfriday, neverforget, footpathfriday
Short description
Billy's Mom, an privacy-focused instance hosted by Billy (not his mom).
Long description
Privacy
All social media platforms require some data storage, and Mastodon is no exception. However, with more people switching to Mastodon from Twitter, it's important to note some of the privacy concerns. The main concern is that private messages are stored. This is necessary to enable conversations, but it's important to recognize that the operators of the server, as well as any receiving server, may be able to view such messages. Additionally, recipients may screenshot, copy or otherwise share them.
As Mastodon's privacy policy indicates, there are some instances where privacy may be compromised. Some media outlets have used this as an argument against Mastodon, but the level of privacy depends on the instance you use. At billys.mom, we take privacy seriously and only read personal messages if they are reported by a user or if law enforcement issues a reasonable notice.
Can I trust billys.mom?
As with any Mastodon instance, we cannot guarantee 100% privacy. You should always be cautious about what you share on any website. However, we are committed to privacy and will not engage in voluntary surveillance programs. Moreover, governments cannot legally force services to implement blanket spying programs.
If you want to ensure a higher level of privacy, use PGP.
Status
To view the status of billys.mom, please visit status.billys.mom.
Staff
Our moderators and administrators are volunteers who dedicate their spare time to managing the platform and enforcing the rules when necessary. If you would like to support a specific staff member, please reach out to them directly.
Donations
While billys.mom is and will always be free, hosting the platform comes with costs. As such, any donations are greatly appreciated. Even a small amount can make a difference. To donate, please visit me on Liberapay.
All social media platforms require some data storage, and Mastodon is no exception. However, with more people switching to Mastodon from Twitter, it's important to note some of the privacy concerns. The main concern is that private messages are stored. This is necessary to enable conversations, but it's important to recognize that the operators of the server, as well as any receiving server, may be able to view such messages. Additionally, recipients may screenshot, copy or otherwise share them.
As Mastodon's privacy policy indicates, there are some instances where privacy may be compromised. Some media outlets have used this as an argument against Mastodon, but the level of privacy depends on the instance you use. At billys.mom, we take privacy seriously and only read personal messages if they are reported by a user or if law enforcement issues a reasonable notice.
Can I trust billys.mom?
As with any Mastodon instance, we cannot guarantee 100% privacy. You should always be cautious about what you share on any website. However, we are committed to privacy and will not engage in voluntary surveillance programs. Moreover, governments cannot legally force services to implement blanket spying programs.
If you want to ensure a higher level of privacy, use PGP.
Status
To view the status of billys.mom, please visit status.billys.mom.
Staff
Our moderators and administrators are volunteers who dedicate their spare time to managing the platform and enforcing the rules when necessary. If you would like to support a specific staff member, please reach out to them directly.
Donations
While billys.mom is and will always be free, hosting the platform comes with costs. As such, any donations are greatly appreciated. Even a small amount can make a difference. To donate, please visit me on Liberapay.
Instance rules
- We are anti-harassment
- We are anti-terrorist and anti-extremist
- We are anti-CSAM
- We are anti-discrimination
- We are against suicide
- We are anti-eyebleach
- We are anti-criminal
- We are against fake news
- We are anti-spam
Moderated instances [?]
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Instances certainly moderating this instance [?]
None
Admin account billy@billys.mom
Date of creation Nov 24, 2022 UTC
Display name billy
Bio
british cybersec engineer, privacy advocate, shitposter
2006 time magazine person of the year
jag lär mig svenska
2006 time magazine person of the year
jag lär mig svenska
Statistics
Last 12 weeks activity (totals: 96 statuses, 79 logins, 7 registrations)
| S: 24 L: 9 R: 5 | S: 7 L: 3 R: 0 | S: 15 L: 5 R: 0 | S: 4 L: 6 R: 0 | S: 7 L: 1 R: 0 | S: 19 L: 6 R: 1 | S: 2 L: 9 R: 0 | S: 10 L: 8 R: 0 | S: 2 L: 13 R: 0 | S: 1 L: 11 R: 1 | S: 5 L: 6 R: 0 | S: 0 L: 2 R: 0 |
Last checks (green: OK; red: KO)
| 9/5/26, 1:24:43 AM UTC | 9/6/26, 1:52:30 AM UTC | 9/7/26, 1:51:36 AM UTC | 9/8/26, 1:48:32 AM UTC | 9/9/26, 2:15:09 AM UTC | 9/10/26, 1:05:10 AM UTC | 9/11/26, 2:13:25 AM UTC | 9/12/26, 1:51:54 AM UTC |
Succesful checks: 1243/1291 (96.28%)