RetroFed Forum

A backup community for r/RedditAlternatives on Lemmy.world, this community can host similar discussions to the ones on the subreddit. Although it is a bit redundant since !fediverse@lemmy.world exists.

Rules:

Rule 1: Comments and Posts Must be Civil

Comments must be civil. What does this mean? No racism, homophobia, blasphemy, arguments, drama, trolls, insults, slurs, automated rage bots, political attacks, profile fishing, etc.

Rule 2: Headlines must be Descriptive

If you are submitting an alternative, please include an intro or elevator pitch to your headline. Add comments to the headline beyond the alternative's name or domain, such as what makes it unique, or its elevator pitch.

Rule 3: No advertising non-Reddit alternatives

You are 100% free to advertise and promote your website, but it MUST be a Reddit alternative (and follow the submission guidelines as stated in the rules). Promoting other sites like YouTube, Twitch, OnlyFans, merch stores, etc. will result in the post/comment being removed. Promoting sex sites like OnlyFans will result in an additional permanent ban.

Rule 4: All websites must be secure

All websites must be secure and safe to visit for the visitor. It means the following:

Websites must start with HTTPS. HTTP is not allowed due to security hazards (many websites switched to HTTPS ages ago, and so can you). Links without HTTPS will be removed.
The website should not contain any viruses, cookie loggers, shady popups, fake alerts, downloaders, worms/trojans/ransomware, etc. If your website contains any of that, you will be permanently banned and appeal will not be possible.

Rule 5: No Off-topic Posts

All posts must be related to Reddit Alternatives.

This means no meme posts, no non alternatives posts, or other low-quality and irrelevant posts.

Rule 6: No Scams

If we have valid proof of you scamming other Members or users for real life cash (whether they are from this sub or not), you will be permanently banned. Appeal will not be allowed for this violation. It is criminal to scam in most countries and states.

Rule 7: No Invite posts or Invite begging

Posts asking for invites to alternatives will be removed, posts offering to give out invites will also be removed, and if money was requested in exchange for the invites the user permanently banned in accordance with Rule 6.

Rule 8: No Scabposting

People who post pro-reddit scabbing content will be banned permanently from the community and be reported to Instance admins for trolling. We'll know when we see it, don't test us.

Welcome to the nostalgia-filled piefed instance of yesteryear.

Open Registration with Application questionnaire.

If you have a question or comment you can post in !meta@retrofed.com or message @DosDude@retrofed.com or @Die4Ever@retrofed.com

In case of downtime and/or emergency, we will post updates on @DosDude@mastodon.social

Some rules we try to uphold:

Be civil. Bigotry is not welcome. This includes (but is not limited to): transphobia, queerphobia, racism, ageism and ableism. We do not promote hate.
Communities need to be Retro or Retro-adjacent.
Please don't upload pornographic content. (use an external image host for that)

A backup community for r/RedditAlternatives on Lemmy.world, this community can host similar discussions to the ones on the subreddit. Although it is a bit redundant since !fediverse@lemmy.world exists.

Rules:

Rule 1: Comments and Posts Must be Civil

Comments must be civil. What does this mean? No racism, homophobia, blasphemy, arguments, drama, trolls, insults, slurs, automated rage bots, political attacks, profile fishing, etc.

Rule 2: Headlines must be Descriptive

If you are submitting an alternative, please include an intro or elevator pitch to your headline. Add comments to the headline beyond the alternative's name or domain, such as what makes it unique, or its elevator pitch.

Rule 3: No advertising non-Reddit alternatives

You are 100% free to advertise and promote your website, but it MUST be a Reddit alternative (and follow the submission guidelines as stated in the rules). Promoting other sites like YouTube, Twitch, OnlyFans, merch stores, etc. will result in the post/comment being removed. Promoting sex sites like OnlyFans will result in an additional permanent ban.

Rule 4: All websites must be secure

All websites must be secure and safe to visit for the visitor. It means the following:

Websites must start with HTTPS. HTTP is not allowed due to security hazards (many websites switched to HTTPS ages ago, and so can you). Links without HTTPS will be removed.
The website should not contain any viruses, cookie loggers, shady popups, fake alerts, downloaders, worms/trojans/ransomware, etc. If your website contains any of that, you will be permanently banned and appeal will not be possible.

Rule 5: No Off-topic Posts

All posts must be related to Reddit Alternatives.

This means no meme posts, no non alternatives posts, or other low-quality and irrelevant posts.

Rule 6: No Scams

If we have valid proof of you scamming other Members or users for real life cash (whether they are from this sub or not), you will be permanently banned. Appeal will not be allowed for this violation. It is criminal to scam in most countries and states.

Rule 7: No Invite posts or Invite begging

Posts asking for invites to alternatives will be removed, posts offering to give out invites will also be removed, and if money was requested in exchange for the invites the user permanently banned in accordance with Rule 6.

Rule 8: No Scabposting

People who post pro-reddit scabbing content will be banned permanently from the community and be reported to Instance admins for trolling. We'll know when we see it, don't test us.

A backup community for r/RedditAlternatives on Lemmy.world, this community can host similar discussions to the ones on the subreddit. Although it is a bit redundant since !fediverse@lemmy.world exists.

Rules:

Rule 1: Comments and Posts Must be Civil

Comments must be civil. What does this mean? No racism, homophobia, blasphemy, arguments, drama, trolls, insults, slurs, automated rage bots, political attacks, profile fishing, etc.

Rule 2: Headlines must be Descriptive

If you are submitting an alternative, please include an intro or elevator pitch to your headline. Add comments to the headline beyond the alternative's name or domain, such as what makes it unique, or its elevator pitch.

Rule 3: No advertising non-Reddit alternatives

You are 100% free to advertise and promote your website, but it MUST be a Reddit alternative (and follow the submission guidelines as stated in the rules). Promoting other sites like YouTube, Twitch, OnlyFans, merch stores, etc. will result in the post/comment being removed. Promoting sex sites like OnlyFans will result in an additional permanent ban.

Rule 4: All websites must be secure

All websites must be secure and safe to visit for the visitor. It means the following:

Websites must start with HTTPS. HTTP is not allowed due to security hazards (many websites switched to HTTPS ages ago, and so can you). Links without HTTPS will be removed.
The website should not contain any viruses, cookie loggers, shady popups, fake alerts, downloaders, worms/trojans/ransomware, etc. If your website contains any of that, you will be permanently banned and appeal will not be possible.

Rule 5: No Off-topic Posts

All posts must be related to Reddit Alternatives.

This means no meme posts, no non alternatives posts, or other low-quality and irrelevant posts.

Rule 6: No Scams

If we have valid proof of you scamming other Members or users for real life cash (whether they are from this sub or not), you will be permanently banned. Appeal will not be allowed for this violation. It is criminal to scam in most countries and states.

Rule 7: No Invite posts or Invite begging

Posts asking for invites to alternatives will be removed, posts offering to give out invites will also be removed, and if money was requested in exchange for the invites the user permanently banned in accordance with Rule 6.

Rule 8: No Scabposting

People who post pro-reddit scabbing content will be banned permanently from the community and be reported to Instance admins for trolling. We'll know when we see it, don't test us.

Welcome to the nostalgia-filled piefed instance of yesteryear.

Open Registration with Application questionnaire.

If you have a question or comment you can post in !meta@retrofed.com or message @DosDude@retrofed.com or @Die4Ever@retrofed.com

In case of downtime and/or emergency, we will post updates on @DosDude@mastodon.social

Some rules we try to uphold:

Be civil. Bigotry is not welcome. This includes (but is not limited to): transphobia, queerphobia, racism, ageism and ableism. We do not promote hate.
Communities need to be Retro or Retro-adjacent.
Please don't upload pornographic content. (use an external image host for that)

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