We'll keep updating this as more questions are asked.
Is Raddle free and open source?
Completely! Raddle belongs to the people.
How do I make a new forum?
Currently, users must be whitelisted by admins to be able to create their own forums. You can request to be whitelisted in f/meta. You can check your whitelist status on your profile. Please post or comment around the site a few times before you request to be whitelisted so we know you're not a spammer.
Is there a Tor hidden service available?
Sure!
http://c32zjeghcp5tj3kb72pltz56piei66drc63vkhn5yixiyk4cmerrjtid.onion/
Why do I get a message saying I'm banned when I use Tor?
If you're using Tor-Browser, be sure to use the .onion address linked above as we often IP-ban clearnet Tor IP addresses when they're used by spammers. If you're using one of the banned addresses, you'll get a ban notice until you change to a non-banned IP. You should use the Tor hidden service for added security anyway. Sometimes the .onion is also banned when it's being abused, but this won't affect whitelisted users.
Where is the site hosted?
On a VPS in Amsterdam.
Where are the admins based?
West Asia, Scandinavia, the Caribbean and somewhere in Africa.
How seriously does raddle.me take user privacy?
You don't have to provide an email when you sign up but have the option to do so for account recovery purposes. There are no ads, tracking or monetization. Other than the optional email address, the only identifying data we store is the IP addresses of new (non-whitelisted) accounts, for 7 day intervals before the IPs are purged.
Since none of the 3 admins is based in the US, UK, or another of the Five Eyes surveillance states, we are not subject to secret court orders from those nations. For this reason, we don't allow anyone from a Five Eyes surveillance state onto the admin team.
See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for full information regarding our promises to you, and what we expect from users. You'll be hard pressed to find a more pro-user ToS/PP.
Is there a warrant canary available?
Yes. It's posted in the Wiki and updated at irregular intervals.
Where can I report bugs or offer ideas for new features?
Go to f/meta. If it's a viable idea that has popular support, a volunteer could integrate it into the site's code. This is truly a community-built site, so it's all down to the volunteers.
Can I contribute to the code?
We'd love your help! Go here:
https://gitlab.com/postmill/Postmill
Can I help translate the site into my language?
Yes! Read this guide:
Is there a mobile app for the site?
No, because we would never be allowed into Google or Apple's app stores without drastically changing what the site is to meet their terms of service.
If someone wants to volunteer to make a mobile app that can be installed by bypassing the official app stores, or to undertake the risk of adding it to the official app stores themselves, that would be welcome. Any such app has to be free and open source and not include ads.
Any .apk files you see floating around the internet have ads injected into them and should be avoided.
How are moderators appointed?
Anyone can apply to be a mod in any forum by filing an application in f/meta. If you're a good and valued contributor to the forum you want to mod, and the current mods of the forum are willing to work with you, you'll be appointed a moderator. You can also become a moderator by making a new forum yourself.
How do moderators operate?
Mods are required to uphold the site-wide Terms of Service which includes many anti-oppression safeguards.
Unlike on similar sites, there isn't a hierarchical structure within our mod teams. Each mod is equal and all disputes between mods are solved with open conversation to reach common agreement. Furthermore, mods are held accountable to the greater community - anyone can file a complaint in f/meta if a moderator is seen to be abusing their position. We value transparency.
How do I see what actions moderators have taken?
The toolbox on every forum contains a link to the local moderation log. There's also a global moderation log available.
Is there vetting of new users?
Yes. New users have to be explicitly marked as trusted by admins (whitelisted), otherwise they have a few restrictions:
- Cannot post more than three submission in an hour.
- Cannot create new forums.
- Cannot edit the wiki.
- Are subject to IP bans when logged in.
- IP address will be associated with votes, submissions, comments, and message. The addresses are pruned every 7 days, though, to protect your security.
We had to implement this to deal with swaths of spam. Typically accounts are marked as trusted as we notice them posting around the site, or they can make a request in f/meta.
What happened to the old transitional site before Postmill was made?
You can download the archive here:
https://archive.org/details/radditarchives
Can I change my username?
Sure. Just go to your user settings and edit your name.
Can I see all the latest comments across the site?
Just click the "Comments" tab on the front page (next to "Submissions").