Mbin is a decentralized content aggregator and microblogging platform running on the Fediverse network. It can communicate with many other ActivityPub services, including Mastodon, Lemmy, Pleroma, Peertube.
The initiative aims to promote a free and open internet.
The platform is divided into thematic categories called magazines. By default, any user can create their own magazine and automatically become its owner. Then they receive a number of administrative tools that will help them personalize and moderate the magazine, including appointing moderators among other interested users.
Content from the Fediverse is also cataloged based on groups or tags. A registered user can follow magazines, other users or domains and create his own personalized homepage. There is also the option to block undesired topics.
Content can be posted on the main page - external links and more relevant articles or on microblog section - aggregating short posts. All content can be additionally categorized and labeled. There is a good facility to search for interesting topics and people, something that distinguishes mbin.
The platform is equally suitable for a small personal instance for friends and family, a school or university community, company platform or a general instance with thousands of active users.
Everyone has the ability to customize the appearance to suit your preferences. In the sidebar, you'll find an options button that allows you to adjust a variety of settings, including the ability to choose from several templates, enabling automatic refreshing of posts and comments, activating infinite scroll, and enabling automatic media previews.
By using these options, you can completely transform the appearance of the platform to fit your personal needs. Whether you prefer a minimalist design or a more colorful and lively look, you can easily make the changes that will make your experience on platform more enjoyable.
So don't be afraid to experiment with the various options available in the sidebar. You might be surprised by how much you can change the appearance of the platform to suit your preferences.
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The process of registering for a user account on a platform usually involves providing a username (which will also serve as your identifier in the fediverse), password, and email address to receive an activation link.
Another option is to create an account through social media platforms such as Google, Facebook, or Github. In this case, you can use your social media login credentials to sign up, but you will need to visit your user panel and set up your username before you can take any actions on the platform. However, **you will have only up to an hour after registration ** to set up your default username before this option expires go to (Settings > Profile).
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You are now ready to start using /mbin to connect with others. You can access your account settings at any time by clicking on your username located in the header.
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We've included a wide range of options that will allow you to customize your experience. Take your time to check all the options.
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General: In this section, you can set your preferred home page (all, subscribed, moderated, favorites), hide adult content, set user tagging options, adjust privacy settings, and configure notification settings.
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Profile: Here, you can write a few words about yourself (which will be visible in the "People" section), add an avatar and cover image.
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Email: In this section, you can change your email address. After changing to a new email, you will receive an activation link.
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Password: In this section, you can change your account password.
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Blocks: Here, you can manage blocked accounts, magazines, and domains.
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Subscriptions: In this section, you can manage subscriptions to other user accounts, magazines, and domains.
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Reports: In this section, you can manage reports from moderated magazines.
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Statistics: Here, you can find some charts and numbers related to your account.