Mastodon
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network. A decentralized alternative to commercial platforms, it avoids the risks of a single company monopolizing your communication. Pick a server that you trust — whichever you choose, you can interact with everyone else. Anyone can run their own Mastodon instance and participate in the social network seamlessly.
What sets Mastodon apart
- Timelines are chronological
- Public timelines
- 500 characters per post
- GIFV sets and short videos
- Granular, per-post privacy settings
- Rich block and muting tools
- Ethical design: no ads, no tracking
- Open API for apps and services
What is scotland.computer?
An instance of the Mastodon social network for the tech/startup scene in Scotland.
The goal is to gather all the web/tech people in one place to make for an interesting local timeline.
You don't need to actually be Scottish or in Scotland! Friends, the curious, and all of good will are welcome!