What is Voten?
Voten is an open source, privacy-focused alternative to Reddit. It allows people to create online communities called 'spaces' focused around topics or shared interests. These spaces function similarly to subreddits on Reddit.
Unlike Reddit, Voten does not track its users or collect personal data to sell to advertisers. It is focused on providing an advertising-free community platform where freedom of speech is a core value.
Some key features of Voten include:
- Open source code that is transparent and open to community input
- User voting and comment ranking systems
- Moderation tools for community managers
- Anonymized user profiles that protect privacy
- Customizable community spaces
The platform is built using Node.js and MongoDB and is available on GitHub for anyone to download or contribute to. It offers easy self-hosting as an alternative for those seeking ownership and control over their communities and data.
Overall, Voten aims to be a transparent, ethical alternative to closed platforms like Reddit by empowering online community creation while respecting user privacy and promoting free speech.
4chan, Reddit, Hacker News, Quora, Steemit, Minds, Lemmy, SaidIt.net, Redinfinite, Infinity for Reddit, Slide for Reddit, WikiSpooks.com are some alternatives to Voten.