Mastodon is a non-commercial alternative to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

For what?
Mastodon can be used to share information, showcase projects, and interact with other users. Posts (called toots) appear in chronological order and are not filtered by algorithms. The platform is decentralized: there is no central authority or company that controls the data or sets universal rules. Instead, individual communities with thematic or regional focuses establish their own guidelines for data, communication, and content.

For whom?
Anyone can create a free Mastodon account. Registration requires an email address, a username, and a password. The username is publicly visible. Providing the real name is not necessary.

How?

• The Burg has its own server on Mastodon: https://troet.burg-halle.de
  Currently, membership is limited to Burg members. Therefore, please use the Burg email address to sign up for Mastodon.
• Every server on Mastodon has rules governing member interaction and conduct. Please read the server rules and follow them when posting and communicating.
• After logging in, a text box for posts will appear on the left. You can adjust the visibility of your posts using the globe icon.
• You can upload text (up to 500 characters), images, and videos. Uploading GIFs or other file types is not possible.

Important

• Mastodon does not store any personal data for advertising purposes. Data processing is carried out by the respective instance. Therefore, you should check where the instance is hosted and which data protection guidelines apply.
• Personal data and images should only be published with the permission of the people visible within them and/or the creators.