Best social platform by far!
CoSo is by all measures the best social platform available to security and privacy minded users who want a safe, sane, fun online experience with access to great functions like encrypted video calling, custom built VR realms, setting up Groups, DMs and more. The creator is a visionary with a talented team dedicated to the user’s experience.
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An ex ornithologists dream
For all those tired of observing that feathered friend, this provides solace, support and relief. Heavily recommended.
So Worth It!
I found Counter Social in 2016 during the election, used it quite a bit then, came back in 2018 and haven't looked back. Jester keeps things running smoothly and when we got slammed with new users in April 2022, upgraded and worked 36+ hrs to get to scale. Just have been scaling up again, and it has been a pretty smooth process until some DoS attacks, but the downtime is minimal and worth the wait for him to get cleaned up. Great community- and we aren't the product, as no advertisers are allowed. So many great conversations, the way social media is supposed to be. Joining is free, and if you want to contribute, you can. Love this place. The desktop version is above and beyond, btw.
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Such a relief
Social Media had SUCH potential, until bots, algorithms, hatred, disinformation, invaded our spaces.
Counter Social understood what was happening, and created an alternative.
Without the outrage incentive, the monetization of hateful behavior, we can return to that original promise: connecting with one another across geographic boundaries.
There are amazing tools to curate ones own experience, a wonderful security conscious pirate behind the scenes protecting the community members, and a set of norms that resurrects what social media was like in the early days. Great people, talking, sharing, learning, supporting, agreeing to disagree.
Glad I found my way to Counter Social, encourage everyone to try it.
Counter Social understood what was happening, and created an alternative.
Without the outrage incentive, the monetization of hateful behavior, we can return to that original promise: connecting with one another across geographic boundaries.
There are amazing tools to curate ones own experience, a wonderful security conscious pirate behind the scenes protecting the community members, and a set of norms that resurrects what social media was like in the early days. Great people, talking, sharing, learning, supporting, agreeing to disagree.
Glad I found my way to Counter Social, encourage everyone to try it.
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So Far So Good.
I’d seen this app talked about as the best alternative to the others (especially the one losing its soul) so finally decided to download it. Well, let me tell you, I thought I’d picked the wrong day, as it so happened to be the one where they were having issues because of hackers attacking the site. Not only was I still able to sign up but, little *quirks* (profile pic sideways, temporary no posting) were fixed within hours. So, pretty stable. So far I’m only on my phone but I understand the laptop experience is even more. I’ll keep using it for awhile, following what seems to be super supportive and welcoming people, then decide if Pro is for me.
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Best social media app out there
No bots, trolls, or digital garbage. Truly a place where I can find content I enjoy and want to see. No algorithms means I get to choose and The Jester’s dedication was apparent from the moment I began learning how the app works. I look forward to the sploots (iykyk). There is obviously a laser-focused team here that has integrity and believes in its product.
This is now my go-to social media, and I’m looking forward to being a part of this community for a long time.
This is now my go-to social media, and I’m looking forward to being a part of this community for a long time.
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This is it
I haven’t been on this social network long, but I know this is going to be home base for me. Tons of features, friendly people, no bots, no deep fakes and no ads!! Fantastic job by the developers.
What Social Media SHOULD Be
I have been on CounterSocial since its inception in 2017. It has been remarkably stable that whole time. Lately, with the chaos happening over on Twitter there has been a double barreled challenge to the site. 1. A *massive* influx of people these last few days seeking an alternative and 2. An unprecedented and sustained DoS attack on the site’s servers by miserable people who want everyone else to be miserable, too.
Counter Social is a place that is safe, free from trolls and bots, FREE to sign up, no ads and an incredible community filled with so many diverse interests. There’s also a bunch of cool features. I can’t list them all here, but I implore anybody looking for an alternative to the mess that social media is today to give Counter Social a try. #CoSoRocks
Counter Social is a place that is safe, free from trolls and bots, FREE to sign up, no ads and an incredible community filled with so many diverse interests. There’s also a bunch of cool features. I can’t list them all here, but I implore anybody looking for an alternative to the mess that social media is today to give Counter Social a try. #CoSoRocks
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Move over to CoSo…
So much better than Twitter. Some issues at the moment due to DOS attacks but things will ease.
Not usable on iPad
Can’t be used on iPad - having to connect via a browser is not really a solution
