suyDec 31, 2019
Eugen Rochko

Proud of how the server architecture of mastodon.social and the code of Mastodon is keeping up with the load, but wishing for this to transform into new Mastodon servers springing up.

If you were considering starting a Mastodon server, right now would be a pretty good time. Anyone can do it from source, see docs:

https://docs.joinmastodon.org/

There are also hosting providers (not affiliated with me) which are super easy to work with without technical knowledge, like masto.host and hostdon.jp

Mastodon documentation

Welcome to the Mastodon documentation!

Dec 30, 2019 at 8:49pmWeb
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 31, 2019

☝️ If you started a new server for the Spanish community, let me know and I'll give you a shout out.

There's a few basic requirements for it to be listed on joinmastodon.org as well, such as having a backup admin ("bus factor" 😅) and having some basic rules against harassment, so if you pass those as well I'll gladly put your server on joinmastodon.org.

Here those requirements are spelled out:

https://joinmastodon.org/covenant

Mastodon Server Covenant for joinmastodon.org

Show threadJorge GinésDec 31, 2019
@Gargron Good morning from Spain, I have heard very good recommendations from this social network and I will love to check it personally. thank you very much for your welcome and have a merry christmas
Show threadLRM1312Dec 31, 2019
@Gargron Thanks🤗 and Happy New Year.
Show threadAaron GarciaDec 31, 2019
@Gargron what does it take to run a server? Could I run one from a DreamHost account?
Show threadEl MurphyDec 30, 2019
@Gargron when the app? Need it!
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 30, 2019
@ElMurphy Check out the "Mobile apps" link in the footer!
Show threadEl MurphyDec 30, 2019
@Gargron
I can't find😩 ..
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 30, 2019

@ElMurphy No problem here's the link:

https://joinmastodon.org/apps

Get an app for Mastodon

Browse official and third-party apps for the decentralized social network Mastodon

Show threadEl MurphyDec 30, 2019
@Gargron
Already! Thank you.
Show threadwakest likes your bugs ⁂Dec 30, 2019
@Gargron keeping a list of different mastodon hosting providers here https://www.are.na/fediverse/mastodon-hosts
Mastodon Hosts — Are.na

Are.na is a platform for connecting ideas and building knowledge.

Show threadtklkDec 30, 2019
@liaizon @Gargron https://app.spacebear.ee/mastodon is another mastodon (and also the hometown fork) hosting provider.
Signup - Spacebear OÜ - Federated Software Hosting for everyone!

Show threadwakest likes your bugs ⁂Dec 30, 2019
@tklk @Gargron thanks! added! I thought they only did pixelfed for some reason!
Show threadtklkDec 30, 2019
@liaizon @Gargron (full disclosure I’m spacebear) I started with pixelfed and peertube, and at the beginning of this month I launched Mastodon and Hometown hosting. I’m looking at adding funkwhale next.
Show threadPau RibaDec 30, 2019

@Gargron Hi again, what are the requeriments for a nice machine? I just discover this but it is brillant and I want to contribute ;)

So in the docs don't talk about the server requeriments...

Show threadEugen RochkoDec 30, 2019
@pribaqnet You'll need at least 2 CPUs and 2 GB RAM for it to run comfortably but it all depends on how many users will be on it at the same time!
Show threadLinares - AndalucíaDec 30, 2019
@Gargron Another way to login with no email?
Show threadLa Liberación de BerlínDec 30, 2019
@Gargron It really does look like it's really well built. What programming language is it built on?
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 30, 2019
@laliberacion_de_berlin Ruby
Show threadLa Liberación de BerlínDec 31, 2019
@Gargron better than python for sure imo. Why did you choose it over other programming languages? I'm studying computer engineering and everything around federated social networks just astonishes me
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 31, 2019
@laliberacion_de_berlin Well, I was a Ruby developer already. I love the language though. It might be slower than others but it's very pleasant to use. Saves so much time thanks to its ecosystem and it's very elegant to read and write.
Show threadNikovDec 31, 2019
@Gargron @laliberacion_de_berlin Do you recommend any book or page to learn how to use Ruby? I'm interested in this world but I don't know how I could start.
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 31, 2019
@nikov @laliberacion_de_berlin I've never read a book about Ruby... I learned from the Rails documentation, reading other open-source Rails projects code, reading code of Ruby gems, etc, over a long period of time. It was always as part of having something to build, so rather than abstractly learning the language, I needed to do x, so I looked up how to do that.
Show threadNikovDec 31, 2019
@Gargron @laliberacion_de_berlin I guess it's the best way to learn. Than you 🤔☺️
Show threadLa Liberación de BerlínDec 31, 2019
@Gargron really interesting, thank you!
Show thread007mancoDec 30, 2019
@Gargron Congratulations, and thank you so much for your work!!
Show thread007mancoDec 30, 2019
@Gargron ... and I wish to ask you something I couldn't find: real requirements for a server (hardaware)? I'm thinking about something small-medium...
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 31, 2019
@007manco https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/103399025819168634
Show thread007mancoDec 31, 2019
@Gargron Thanks a lot!! These data include postgresql, redis, etc...? Really impressive, have to say. I’m thinking in 3 servers (containers ) like 4x you wrote , and Docker Swarm making its magic. Thanks again fornthe data 👍
Show threadFayaDec 30, 2019
@Gargron if I were to run my own instance, is it possible to disable federation to not show stuff from other servers? It's for a family group.
Show threadEugen RochkoDec 31, 2019
@vaasu Actually yes, it is possible. You'll need WHITELIST_MODE=true in the environment file.
Show threadHyperionDec 30, 2019
@Gargron Literally setup a instance 48 hours ago to keep my skills in infra engineering sharp.
Show threadPaweł OrzechDec 31, 2019
@hyperion @Gargron Not 48 hours ago, but same stuff about a month ago. Only me here, but so much fun!
Show threadHyperionDec 31, 2019
@pawelorzech @Gargron yeah. I have nagios and libre nms and grafana and a few other toilets configured. Will have auto failover running soon as well.
Show threadHyperionDec 31, 2019
@pawelorzech @Gargron jusy noticed I got owned by autocorrect!
Show threadAlonsoDec 31, 2019
@hyperion @Gargron Man, when will you start prosucing CL4P-TP units?
Show threadHyperionDec 31, 2019
@Phazoning @Gargron I wish I knew what you meant!
Show threadAlonsoDec 31, 2019
@hyperion @Gargron https://borderlands.fandom.com/wiki/Claptrap Ici mon frère
Claptrap

Claptrap is a CL4P-TP general purpose robot manufactured by Hyperion. It has been programmed with an overenthusiastic personality, and brags frequently, yet also expresses severe loneliness and cowardice. When the Vault Hunters leave the bus at the very beginning of Borderlands they are met by Claptrap, who introduces them to Dr. Zed. It later takes them to the Fyrestone gate in the mission Claptrap Rescue, where it is damaged by bandits. The Guardian Angel then says to get a repair kit and...

Show threadHyperionDec 31, 2019
@Gargron also because mastodon is amazing. Thank you for all your hard work.
Show threadewhacDec 31, 2019
@Gargron
Are there any obstacles to running Mastodon in a FreeBSD jail?
Show threadCelso Alvarez CáccamoJan 1, 2020
@Gargron Eugen, we would need savvy people to run a server. Also, many newcomers to this instance (as myself) would be reluctant to move to another instance and risk losing followers etc.