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Dixie 09-26-2023 12:06 PM

Best Facebook Alternative?
 
Any of y'all using something in place of Facebook?

Facebook started threatening to ban me, claiming my art is pornography.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1695758628.jpg

id10t 09-26-2023 12:51 PM

All depends on what you use the book of face for.

A proper domain name that you own can be set up to point to a hosted blog of some type (probably a wordpress instance somewhere... just don't do anything to set up taking payments, etc. or anything that you really want to be secured via wordpress, it is known terribly insecure as are many many extensions, etc. But it works fine for "I don't know HTML and need to post messages w/ some images etc"). This gets you easy image and message posting, may allow comments/replies to your top level posts. Calendar type thing for upcoming shows you'll be at, etc.

You can then set up a self-selecting-into one-way list for announcements, etc. and then include references there to your blog posts. "Hey all, new blog post up with previews of some charcoal silhouettes I was working on and a show schedule for the upcoming holiday season - check it out on the blog at https://......" The one big thing here is secure the list so only you can send to it and be sure to immediately honor unsubscribe requests.

masraum 09-26-2023 12:56 PM

What ^he^ said. What do you use FB for? Keeping in touch with family, reading about interests, selling your art, etc...?

That's going to determine what the answer is.

Dixie 09-26-2023 01:49 PM

Hmm... Perhaps I asked wrong. I was looking for firsthand experience using Vero, Mastadon, or such. I'm not looking to create a web presence. I sell my work through galleries

Dixie 09-26-2023 01:54 PM

BTW, I do know HTML. I retired from a 40 year IT career. I started out slinging code, and progressed to leading a team of 28 people. The net? The last thing I want to do is *anything* with computers.

sc_rufctr 09-26-2023 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera (Post 12096843)
Any of y'all using something in place of Facebook?

Facebook started threatening to ban me, claiming my art is pornography.

...

Sorry I can't suggest anything "better" than "FacePlant" but this is what happens when AI is making the decisions.

Dixie 09-26-2023 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 12096938)
Sorry I can't suggest anything "better" than "FacePlant" but this is what happens when AI is making the decisions.

Agreed; however, in this case it's AS. Artificial Stupidity.

sc_rufctr 09-26-2023 03:14 PM

Nice one Dixie. I have yet to think of a "good thing" to use AI on.

It does save labor... But provides little value.

Zeke 09-26-2023 03:43 PM

Dealers I restore and repair for use Instagram. It takes a while to get followers so you have to have constant content. But that's the case with any of them.

steveo12345 09-26-2023 06:05 PM

Just show them your license. Here's mine.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1695780293.jpg

jyl 09-26-2023 08:27 PM

All the cool kids use Instagram now.

I like Threads as well, as a Twitter alternative.

gduke2010 09-26-2023 08:57 PM

I knew someone who sold art work on ETSY

Dixie 09-27-2023 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveo12345 (Post 12097112)
Just show them your license. Here's mine.
[snip]...[/snip]

Good one!

I was once asked for my artist statement. I gave them this...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1695815904.jpg

GH85Carrera 09-27-2023 05:07 AM

I use Faceplant for my purposes, keeping up with real actual friends and relatives. And I scroll right past the stupid political BS or advertisements. I have stopped following a few personal friends that keep posting political BS from left or right, I don't want to see it at all.

I do NOT have it on my phone at all. I don't need anyone to know I am eating at some restaurant, or going anywhere. I post very little, and mostly just read, and lots of Happy Birthday or anniversary congratulations.

Bob Kontak 09-27-2023 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera (Post 12096959)
Agreed; however, in this case it's AS. Artificial Stupidity.

The Instagram link has some racy sketches. If that is all that offends Facebook maybe pull those and reference the Instagram link?

cockerpunk 09-27-2023 05:17 AM

for stuff like art, why wouldnt you use instagram?

berettafan 09-27-2023 05:42 AM

what about a website of your own and a social media presence that showcases the less racy stuff but hints at the subject matter?

based on what i see FB revenue is almost entirely sham-wow type garbage hocked by clowns that figured out alibaba. keep your brand out there but share the goods on your on site.

Dixie 09-27-2023 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockerpunk (Post 12097301)
for stuff like art, why wouldnt you use instagram?

The topic is alternatives to facebook, not selling art. :)

Flagging my sketch as pornographic is just one of many reasons I'm weary of the platform.

cockerpunk 09-27-2023 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera (Post 12097377)
The topic is alternatives to facebook, not selling art. :)

instgram though is like well suited to the display of art in a way that even facebook isnt good at.

selling or otherwise.

Dixie 09-27-2023 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockerpunk (Post 12097381)
instgram though is like well suited to the display of art in a way that even facebook isnt good at.

selling or otherwise.

Instagram's limited window of aspect ratios makes it a poor choice for showing art. Art is rarely in a 9:16 ratio, but selfies are.
I have an art account on Instagram. That's how I know it's limit. ;)

That said, I do appreciate your, and everyone else's, input.


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