CounterSocial isn't for everyone.

It's for who it's for, and that's the best thing about it. #CoSoTips

CounterSocial is unlike any other social media experience. There are no bots, no trolls, and no ads. Being a real person goes much farther than fishing for engagement.

There are also no algorithms, which means you get everything unfiltered. BLOCK, MUTE, and FILTER are the tools at your disposal to curate your experience here, and you are encouraged to use them.

Have a question? Check out the guide or ask the community. We're glad you're here! #CoSoTips

Welcome newcomers!

(That's a welcome to newcomers, and a request to welcome newcomers.)

#CoSoTips

If you've blocked someone who you find to be disagreeable, then you are doing it right.

There's no algorithm. Curating your own experience is how to get the very best out of your time here. #CoSoTips

We love this guy. Look at him! So busy. So adept.

Like the message says, try again in a few minutes. Back end improvements are always happening here, and you're likely to find a better CoSo than you had before. #CoSoTips

CounterSocial has no algorithms.

That means many things, not the least of which being that you are the master of your domain here. You have total control over your experience, and you have the tools to make it yours.

We've said it time and again because it defines the quality of social media as we define it. Muting and blocking disagreeable people is not punitive, it is core functionality by design.

The tools exist so you can curate your experience. Please feel free to use them. #CoSoTips

Harassment is a violation of CounterSocial's Terms of Service. If you suspect that you or someone else is being harassed, then you're obligated to REPORT that individual.

Unlike other social media sites, they will be dealt with promptly, if they're violating the rules.

For your safety, you should also BLOCK them. After doing so, you can safely forget that they exist and move on with your life. #CoSoTips

"What if they ruin it?"

They can't. We've been going strong for almost six years.

"What if they don't like it?"

Then at least you'll know something new about them. Some people are addicted to toxic social media. Perhaps they're among them.

"I just don't want anyone to know that I'm here."

We doubt that, but it's likely that this fear is based on traditional social media and what happens out there. This place isn't like that. You'll probably be fine.

So go ahead. Share it. #CoSoTips

CounterSocial was built to be shared, and you should share it. #CoSoTips

If it's set to PUBLIC (default for all non-Pro accounts), then your initial post will be visible on the Community Firehose.

BOOSTS and REPLIES will only be visible to those who follow you from within their MY FRIENDS column.

Pro accounts have even greater control over post visibility, with the ability to choose between PUBLIC, UNLISTED, FOLLOWER ONLY, and DIRECT MESSAGE options.

Pro accounts can also create EXPLODING POSTS, which "detonate" after a selected interval. #CoSoTips

Note: This account is not a bot, because we don't do that here.

It's 100% user curated. #CoSoTips

Are you tired of hearing about a certain social media network that exists to exploit everything about you?

Then FILTERS are your friend. Add the term, choose a duration, select the appropriate options, and make any mention of that nefarious platform disappear. #CoSoTips

https://counter.social/filters

"That picture that you posted was way too small to read!"

You can probably read it using one of the follow methods:

On mobile: Tap on the picture then use "pinch to zoom" to make the preview bigger.

On desktop: Right-click the image and choose "view in new tab". This should give you the ability to zoom in using your browser.

#CoSoTips

CounterSocial was built to be shared.

Don't worry about anyone ruining what we have here. There are tools, and there's a ToS.

So go ahead. Tell your people how great social media can be. #CoSoTips

Reminder: Alfred is completely unaware of current events. #CoSoTips

Protip: If you'd like to be taken seriously here, then you should update your avatar.

For almost six years, we have seen all manner of trollish behavior and abuse from those who didn't.

Crack that egg, and make it a priority to make yourself you. #CoSoTips

Let's do a quick comparison of the data privacy disclosures of CounterSocial and #Threads.

One of these things isn't like any of the others. #CoSoTips

Tap on the "CW" in the new post options to add your own. Content warnings are helpful for sensitive posts, rants, political memes, venting, and even jokes.

Using a descriptive title is helpful, as it can give people more context and help them to decide whether or not they want to view your redacted content.

Note: Hashtags on CW posts will not work if they're in the title, so make sure they're included within the post contents. #CoSoTips