What is Poal.co?
Poal.co is an open-source, privacy-focused link aggregation and discussion website launched in 2019. It serves as an alternative to Reddit by focusing more on free speech within legal boundaries.
Some key features of Poal.co include:
- Open-source codebase that allows anyone to host their own version of the site
- No tracking or targeted advertising
- Emphasis on free speech rights while enforcing basic rules like no illegal content
- Karma and voting systems similar to Reddit
- Ability to create communities focused on specific topics/interests
- Moderation tools and admin features to manage communities
While similar to Reddit in functioning as an aggregator and discussion platform, Poal sets itself apart by having a transparent open-source codebase, focusing more on rights to free speech based on principles rather than advertising-based interests, and giving more control to community administrators to run their communities. The tradeoff is that it has a much smaller userbase at this stage.
Reddit, Snapzu, Lemmy, Tildes, SaidIt.net, Folkd, Phuks, Lobsters, Raddle, WikiSpooks.com, Linkgum, Calbel, Tipestry are some alternatives to Poal.co.