Anyone can set up and run their own server on here.

This is great for lots of reasons (outlined here: https://fedi.tips/why-is-the-fediverse-on-so-many-separate-servers/) but it also means that a small minority of servers may be run by nasty people, and potentially contain nasty content.

Fortunately, most server admins use server blocks to prevent their users having any contact with rogue servers.

If you see something bad on here, it's important to report it so that your admin can take action. Click on ⋯ and "report" to report a post.

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p.s. If you're interested in setting up your own server, you don't need to be technical or rich. It can be done through "managed hosting" services which handle all the technical stuff on your behalf, and starts from about $10 a month for a small server.

I run a website all about using managed hosting at https://growyourown.services/grow-your-own-social-network/ and it includes a step-by-step non-technical guide to making your own Mastodon server at https://growyourown.services/making-your-own-mastodon-server-in-10-steps/

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@feditips I would be far more concerned about the legal concerns tbh. Do you have any guides on navigating that as A Person rather than a corporation with lawyers?

@Qyriad

I'm not a lawyer so I can't really give legal advice, and laws vary from country to country anyway.

You would need to consult a legal expert in your own country to be sure.

Sorry! :/