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textlog vs UpScrolled™

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textlog compared with UpScrolled™
Detailtextlog logo textlogUpScrolled™ logo UpScrolled™
What it doesThe quieter social microblogging platform. Scroll differently.
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • 500 character note limit
  • Hashtag and mention support
  • Follow people and hashtags
  • Markdown formatting support
  • No likes, karma or follower counts
  • Public profiles and content
  • Account data download and deletion
  • Conversations and threaded replies
  • Polls, quizzes and todos
  • Code execution and LaTeX support
  • Chronological Following Feed with no algorithmic ranking
  • Transparent Discover Feed using engagement and recency signals
  • End-to-end encrypted private messages by default
  • Transparent and consistent moderation enforcement
  • User data encryption in transit and at rest
  • Creator monetization tools including payouts and branded content
  • Appeal processes for moderation decisions
What makes it different
  • Intentionally small design without engagement tricks or performance pressure
  • 500 character limit keeps communication focused and quick
  • Fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe with public finances
  • Free to join with optional donations
  • Community focused on respectful interaction
  • No shadowbans or hidden algorithmic throttling ever
  • Chronological feeds users control completely
  • No user data shared with third parties for marketing or profiling
  • End-to-end encrypted private messages by default
  • Rules applied equally and transparently to all users
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 no change since last check71 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)632
Citation Flow (Majestic)3144
Referring domains (Majestic)373849

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