gyptazy.com is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
Am I remembering wrong? Didn't user accounts used to show up if they start to match what you are searching for in the drop bar here on Masto Web? I've noticed since upgrading to v4.5.6 it no longer works in the web (but still works on the main mobile app)
A big #PrivacyWin today as my band #Slugmilk asked me for an alternative to the band's #discord server. They are NOT infosec folks, so I was some proud when they decided enough is enough.
We now have a private #matrix server which we #selfhost. Everyone has their own slugmilk.org username and everything!
Matrix is far from perfect, but this is exactly what we need, and it is under our ownership and control.
Now to get them all on the #Fediverse!
If a software vendor can impose sweeping policy changes on “your community” against your will, it's not actually yours.
This server has imported the first set of banned instances, using @moderation's and @admin's work as a template. Thank you cathode.church and neuromatch for providing this resource.