Andrew Lake, MSW (he/him)Nov 15, 2022
Unattributed 👤 ☑

Something that has bothered me for a while... A lot of people use LinkTree for creating a profile with all their #socialmedia #links... The problem is #LinkTree is a data harvesting / tracker site.

Thankfully @eposvox pointed out another service to me (via his profile) today: https://bio.link/ - it's a free to use alternative, that doesn't track personal info beyond click throughs (no IP, no cookie, etc.)

It's from the Buy-Me-A-Coffee folks and looks really really good.

Bio Link: Launch Your Site in Seconds

A simple “bio link” for your socials. Designed for mobile, but packed with features for a complete website

Nov 12, 2022 at 6:38amWeb
Show threadMx. Amadi LovelaceNov 13, 2022
@Unatributed @eposvox I opened an AllMyLinks account after I was told that Linktree was hostile to sex workers. Turns out that a number of sites won’t allow AML urls. I’m wondering how BioLink treats SWers & how other sites treat BioLink.
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 14, 2022

@amaditalks @eposvox That's a site I would not recommend for a simple Link aggregator / listing site. Their privacy policy (https://allmylinks.com/privacy) is pretty explicit about the gathering personally identifiable information, without having any clear retention policy, or really clear statements on what is shared, etc.

I get it that some of it might be justified (like for the eCommerce portion of the site), but it sounds like there aren't sufficient controls or standards in place, IMO.

Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 14, 2022
@amaditalks @eposvox I don't know about Bio Link's policy towards Adult sites / Sexwork... Probably would have something in their FAQ / Help.
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 14, 2022

@amaditalks @eposvox

The BioLink TOS (https://bio.link/terms) says:

[You may not...] "include any sexually explicit material (including pictures and language) on your Page itself or your account itself;"

That's the closest the come to the subject of Adult materials...

Bio Link: Launch Your Site in Seconds

A simple “bio link” for your socials. Designed for mobile, but packed with features for a complete website

Show threadEposVoxNov 14, 2022
@amaditalks @Unatributed hmmm the “on page itself” does sound like deliberate language as to NOT block links out to it. I’ve seen people use it for OF
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 14, 2022
@eposvox @amaditalks Yeah, I think they are just being clear that they don't want explicit language...but linking to a site by name like OF isn't an issue.
Show threadEposVoxNov 14, 2022
@Unatributed @amaditalks honestly, when you can just use a basic site generator to host a static page one on your own domain :)
As much as I hate when people recommend over the top steps for simple solutions, these days most website tools (square space, wix, Wordpress, etc) make it as easy as it gets
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 14, 2022
@eposvox @amaditalks Until I saw your use of BioLink, I was thinking of just creating a page on one of my sites. Might still do that.. But just think it might be easier to maintain through something like BioLink...
Show threadEposVoxNov 14, 2022
@Unatributed @amaditalks Yeah I just have a domain masking to my bio.link now just so I don't have to fight with designing lmao
Show threadjakob.pxiNov 13, 2022

@Unatributed @eposvox there is also DSGVO-compliant (German/EU data protection law) https://www.wonderlink.de/ if you need similar functionality.

Truthfully though, I prefer to just append a static html file of my own.

Wonderlink | Dein Link in Bio 100% DSGVO konform

Wonderlink ist die 100% DSGVO-konforme "Link in Bio"-Linkbaum-Lösung für all deine Online-Kanäle. Verwalte alle rechtlichen Seiten wie Impressum, Datenschutz und AGB zentral bei Wonderlink und verlinke all deine Seiten wie Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Shop, Blog und viele mehr in deinem Linkbaum.

Wonderlink
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 14, 2022

@jakob @eposvox

While I'm no legal expert, I think based on the point that they don't gather information from visitors to your page (beyond counting link clicks), they avoid most of the concerns of GDPR / DSGVO.

From a user (ie, page creator) standpoint, they are pretty clear on the information they gather: https://help.bio.link/en/articles/5306279-bio-link-privacy-policy -- which I think covers them from the GDPR / DSGVO requirements.

Yeah - I was thinking of setting up a page on my site too. I can probably create a nicer design...

Bio Link Privacy policy

Show threadJennifer Johnson Nov 13, 2022

@Unatributed @eposvox @mollyboom I hadn’t even looked into that! Yuck! I’ll investigate this, thank you!

I’m building a website and will probably have a self-hosted linktree as part of it.

Show threadDeb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Nov 14, 2022

After reading this, I switched from Linktree to Biolink 🙏 Thanks for the tip.

But they need to add Mastodon in their list of Socials!

The feature request is already logged, and NEEDS UPVOTES. You need to sign in first, of course, but it is easy & free. Link:
https://biolink.canny.io/feature-request/p/mastodon-social-link

@Unatributed @eposvox

Mastodon social link | Voters | Bio Link

Show threadEposVoxNov 14, 2022
@deborahh @Unatributed I pinged them on Twitter about it, happy to upboat here!
Show threadDeb has moved! (see profile) 🇨🇦Nov 14, 2022
@eposvox @Unatributed I chat messaged them and they asked me to upvote the feature :-)
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 15, 2022
@deborahh @eposvox Up-voted and commented... I'd really like to see support for many #FediVerse platforms...
Show threadJim InfantinoNov 15, 2022
@Unatributed @eposvox thanks for the tip! I will switch or build a page.
Show threadRai has a magpie brain ​Nov 15, 2022
@Unatributed Thanks for this! I've been debating scrapping linktree for a while.
Show threadjordanNov 15, 2022
@Unatributed @eposvox LinkTree also dabbles in NFTs, if anyone needed another reason to avoid them
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 15, 2022
@jordan @eposvox oh geez, that's another big 🤮 in my book.
Show threadOdin HalvorsonNov 15, 2022
@Unatributed @eposvox This is awesome. I'm always trying to find good alternatives to the mainstream options.
Show threadwolfie 🐺Nov 15, 2022
Re: last boost, I didn't know that about linktree, but bio.link sounds cool, so my "other fedi accounts" list in my bio is now replaced!
Show threadGaysisNov 15, 2022
@Unatributed @eposvox according to their privacy policy they still collect and store user data for marketing companies or governments.
Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 15, 2022

@gaysis @eposvox they do on your account. They don't do it on visitors to your page. That's the major difference. Link Tree and others mine data from the visitors to your page.

Imo, if law enforcement wants info about my account it's no big deal. If I start getting a lot of annoying junk mail from marketers I'd probably rethink using them.

Show threadantifa supersoldierNov 15, 2022
@Unatributed Oh, cool. I didn't know about this. Thanks for sharing!
Show threadEditor BNov 15, 2022
@Unatributed @eposvox Thanks for the rec, I've set one up for my band http://halfpagan.com but it's ironic they don't have Mastodon in their "socials" — yet
Half Pagan

We're a rock band based in Bulbancha. You might call it New Orleans. Sometimes we do songs about cemetery picnics or the mythology of ancient Babylon. We're Half Pagan.

Show threadUnattributed 👤 ☑Nov 15, 2022
@editor @eposvox if you go over to the suggestions area of BioLink (it's on the question button on the dashboard) there's a suggestion to add Mastodon, up-vote that suggestion to help us get the devs to add Mastodon.