textlog
The quieter social microblogging platform.
A social microblogging platform where users write short notes of up to 500 characters, follow people and hashtags, and join conversations without engagement
About this launch
textlog is a social microblogging platform designed around simplicity and thoughtful communication. Users write short notes of up to 500 characters, follow people and hashtags, and participate in conversations without pressure to perform.
The platform is intentionally small and straightforward, built around words rather than engagement mechanics. There are no likes, karma points, follower counts, or timestamps to bias content discovery. All profiles and notes are public, joining is free, and users can download or delete their account data at any time.
textlog is operated by the textlog collective and fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe. The service prioritizes community safety and respectful interaction, with moderation policies against harassment, abuse, spam, and impersonation.
What it does
- 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
Pricing
Pricing model: Free
Shopper questions
What is textlog?
textlog is a simple social text log where users write short notes of up to 500 characters, follow people and hashtags, and join conversations without turning every thought into a performance. It is built around words rather than engagement metrics.
Why is there a 500 character limit on notes?
The constraint keeps notes quick to write and read, making room for one thought at a time rather than encouraging longer-form or performance-oriented content.
Are there engagement metrics like likes or follower counts?
No. There are no likes, karma points, follower or following counts, or timestamps to bias what you read or influence what you choose to say. There are also no engagement tricks or pressure to build an audience.
What is the cost to join textlog?
Joining is free. Users can also optionally donate to support the service, and they can download or delete their account data whenever they like.
Who operates textlog?
textlog is operated by the textlog collective and is fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe. The platform's finances and contributions are publicly visible on Open Collective.
textlog has a free listing. The owner can unlock the full profile with a paid launch for $5:
- Founder story (locked)
- Milestones (locked)
- Demo video (locked)
- Dofollow website link (locked)
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