We aren't going to outright state that trolling CounterSocial is like sticking your delicate bits into a hornets nest, but that's only because we really don't have to.

If you see trolling behavior, use the BLOCK & REPORT feature. It'll be dealt with promptly. #CoSoTips

Here's a great tip for when certain topics get out of hand.

On CounterSocial, you can set up TEMPORARY FILTERS.

Head into your filters settings with the link below, add a relevant term, and choose a duration between 30 minutes and one week. #CoSoTips

https://counter.social/filters

Did you know that you can choose to hide boosts from specific individuals? It's true!

Visit their PROFILE, tap on the PROFILE OPTIONS, and choose HIDE BOOSTS. #CoSoTips

We do not harvest or sell your data.
We go to extraordinary lengths to protect your safety and security.
We have no ads, no bots, and no trolls.

Providing this unique, feature-rich experience is not free. We won't share the cost, but it is substantial. So how do we keep the servers running?

Through Pro subscriptions. Your $5/mo. is all we need to keep on keeping on.

Please consider going Pro if you can. #CoSoTips

CounterSocial has kept its userbase safe and secure for almost seven years, but we haven't done it alone. When bad actors attempt to abuse this community, our users REPORT them.

If a TOS violation is identified, the offending account is evaporated () immediately.

You can help to ensure that CoSo remains a pleasant, safe place to be by using the REPORT feature to notify our admin of any abuse—whether it happens via a post, or from a direct message. #CoSoTips

Our intrepid #AI assistant Alfred gets both overwhelmed and can be overwhelming. If he isn't answering your inquiry, give him time. If you'd like to avoid requests to him along with his replies, you can mute @Alfred and add "Alfred" to your filters. #CoSoTips

https://counter.social/filters

CounterSocial has drawn plenty of criticism for being founded by a notorious hacker, but as every other social media site experiences breach after breach after breach—and as CounterSocial has yet to experience even one in over six years of operation—we once again must ask:

Who better to keep a community safe than someone who knows exactly how online communities are exploited? #CoSoTips

"This place is cool. How come I haven't heard of it before?"

We aren't entirely sure, but we suspect that it's because most of the other socials actively suppress any mention of CounterSocial—and have been for years.

Intrepid users who would like bypass their scrubbers could, in theory, post these awesome pictures if they wanted to hypothetically tell others about us. Perhaps. #CoSoTips

"How do I know whether or not I am a dickhead!?"

The surest sign that you are a dickhead is that you either engage in—or have already been removed for— behavior.

See previous link for additional information about the CounterSocial Terms of Service. #CoSoTips

Welcome to CounterSocial, where no dickheads are allowed. #CoSoTips

https://counter.social/terms.html

Looking for tips on how to get the most out of CounterSocial?

We've got you covered. #CoSoTips

CounterSocial was the first major social media site to offer integrated #AI assistance. You can ask @Alfred just about anything, and he will usually respond.

Many others have begun adding similar features, but ours does something their does not: it forgets.

Why does that matter? Because unlike them, our implementation of AI is not designed to soak up everything about you. It doesn't track your inquiries to target ads or otherwise manipulate you. It helps, then it forgets. By design. #CoSoTips

If you're burned out on the generative #AI "fad," then you have a couple of options:

1. Mute @Alfred, and
2. Add "Alfred" to your CounterSocial filters.

#CoSoTips
https://counter.social/filters

"Who the heck is Alfred!?"

@Alfred is our resident #AI. You can ask him pretty much anything and he will respond in near real time with an AI-generated answer. He's even capable of generating images!

To use Alfred, mention his name first in your post, followed by your prompt. Free accounts get three inquiries per day, and Pro accounts have no limits. #CoSoTips

TEMPORARY FILTERS are an excellent way to keep your sanity during particularly interesting times. #CoSoTips

CounterSocial has a unique culture that takes some getting used to. The biggest difference is that there are no algorithms of any kind.

What this means is that it is up to each individual user to curate their own social media experience here.

Put more bluntly, you are expected and encouraged to mute or block anyone that you find to be disagreeable. These acts are not contentious on CoSo. They are important tools that help you to make CounterSocial the best experience for you. #CoSoTips

"How do I know how many new people have joined us lately?"

That's easy because unlike the other socials, CounterSocial operates on transparency.

Visit https://netops.counter.social and click on USER METRICS. It's just one facet of the public metadata that you can explore at any time. #CoSoTips

Did you know that new people are joining CounterSocial all the time?

It's true!

Every now and then, there is a notable influx of new people—coincidentally happening whenever the other socials do something idiotic—who discover CoSo anew almost every hour of every day.

You can be a good CoSonaut by greeting these new users and pointing them towards your friendly #CoSoTips aggregator.