Alternatives
It's not easy to overcome the power of Facebook and Twitter. How about a social network that isn't overcrowded and filled with the lowest common denominator of human behavior. Check out some Facebook and Twitter alternatives.
Ello
Desktop & Mobile
Ello is network for creatives, artists and designers. It is niche network, but one that doesn't sell user data, has no advertisements, and doesn't collect user information!
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Doesn't Sell User Data to Advertisers
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No Advertisements
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Doesn't Enforce Real Name Policy
Mastodon
Desktop & Mobile
Mastodon is microblogging community similar to Twitter. It is run on an decentralized network of independently run servers.
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Decentralized Network
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Community Based, Not Top Down
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Runs on OS Code
Diaspora
Desktop & Mobile
Diaspora gives the user ownership of their data! Of course, this requires a little more effort to set up an instance and getting connected.
Diaspora got initial funding with a Kickstarter campaign.
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Decentralized Network
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You Own Your Data
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TOR Integration