Welcome to Going DarkPicture a cozy corner of the Fediverse where people swap self‑hosting tips, share open‑source finds, and greet every newcomer by name.
That’s Going Dark, a small Mastodon server based in the EU for people who care about tech, privacy, and a friendly space to post.
We “go dark” by stepping out of corporate tracking and standing against mass surveillance laws like the EU Protect proposal.
It’s about taking control of your online life, together.
Life HereEvery day here is different, but always personal:
- Someone posts photos of their homelab setup and others trade ideas
- A member shares a new FOSS tool and we test it together
- People boost #introduction posts so you get followers right away
- Sometimes we just share jokes, coffee shots, or pet photos alongside deep tech talk
You don’t have to be a sysadmin to belong. If you believe in online freedom and want a smaller, active space, you’ll fit right in.
Why Join UsSmall on PurposeWe keep numbers low so you know the names and faces around you. The admin is active and reachable. Decisions are open and guided by the people here. And if you want to help we are open.
Privacy FirstWe only log what’s needed to run the server. No ads. No trackers.
Clear and Fair ModerationA custom bot catches most spam before you see it.
We publish our public block list so you can see which domains we block and why.
Rules are right here on the About page.
Built for Tech‑Minded PeoplePerfect for those who enjoy homelabbing, self‑hosting, security, gaming and open‑source tools.
If you’re new to these topics, you’ll still find friendly people to learn from.
How to Join Us - Create your account
- Read the rules so you know how we keep things friendly
- Post an #introduction — tell us a bit about you so we can follow, boost, and say hello
Want to Help?Invite friends who value privacy and open web spaces.
If you code, test, or moderate, we’d love to hear from you.
TransparencyWe want to be as transparent as possible. Therefore all of our code is on its way to be public. Here you can also suggest improvements or changes for our instance. https://github.com/goingdark-social