Re: Privacy Respecting Replacement for facebook groups

[Jean Louis]

* Adonay Felipe Nogueira via libreplanet-discuss 
<libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org> [2020-10-04 16:45]:
> Em 03/10/2020 23:32, Jim Garrett escreveu:
> > We should probably create a wiki page with a table of functions x
> > available software.
> 
> Perhaps the people interested can work with FSF's/LibrePlanet's Remote
> Communications group to make such table. Ideally, the Free Software
> Evaluation project team at the Free Software Directory should be
> contacted (or the directory should be searched) so as to make sure that
> the recommendations given in such table are free/libre software.

Definitely, and one can start from here:

https://github.com/awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted#social-networks-and-forums

### Social Networks and Forums

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  - [Abilian SBE](https://github.com/abilian/abilian-sbe) - Open Source
    Collaboration and Social Networking framework and platform.
    `LGPL-2.1` `Python`
  - [Anahita](https://www.getanahita.com/) - Open Source Social
    Networking Framework and Platform. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/anahitasocial)) `GPL-3.0` `PHP`
  - [bbPress](https://bbpress.org/) - bbPress is forum software with a
    twist from the creators of WordPress. Easily setup discussion forums
    inside your WordPress.org powered site. ([Source
    Code](https://bbpress.trac.wordpress.org/browser/trunk)) `GPL-2.0`
    `PHP`
  - [Bootcamp](http://trybootcamp.vitorfs.com) - Enterprise social
    network. ([Source Code](https://github.com/vitorfs/bootcamp)) `MIT`
    `Python`
  - [Buddycloud](http://buddycloud.com/) - Tools, libraries, services
    and a community to build user-to-user, group and social messaging
    into your app. Saves time. Scales up. Supports you. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/buddycloud)) `Apache-2.0` `Java`
  - [BuddyPress](https://buddypress.org/about/) - Powerful plugin that
    takes your WordPress.org powered site beyond the blog with
    social-network features like user profiles, activity streams, user
    groups, and more. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/buddypress/BuddyPress)) `GPL-2.0` `PHP`
  - [cartulary](https://github.com/daveajones/cartulary) - RSS reader,
    readability tool, article archiver, microblogger, social graph
    manager and reading list manager. `CDDL-1.0` `PHP`
  - [Commento](https://gitlab.com/commento/commento) - Commento is a
    discussion platform that you can embed on your blog, news articles,
    and any place where you want your readers to add comments. `MIT`
    `GO`
  - [Coral](https://coralproject.net/) - A better commenting experience
    from Vox Media. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/coralproject/talk)) `Apache-2.0` `Nodejs`
  - [diaspora\*](https://diasporafoundation.org/) - Distributed social
    networking server. ([Demo](https://podupti.me/go.php), [Source
    Code](https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora)) `AGPL-3.0` `Ruby`
  - [Discourse](http://www.discourse.org/) - Advanced forum / community
    solution based on Ruby and JS. ([Demo](https://try.discourse.org/),
    [Source Code](https://github.com/discourse/discourse)) `GPL-2.0`
    `Ruby`
  - [dyu/comments](https://github.com/dyu/comments) - Real-time,
    markdown-enabled comment engine powered by leveldb.
    ([Demo](https://dyu.github.io/comments/real-time/)) `Apache-2.0`
    `Java`
  - [EpochTalk](https://github.com/epochtalk/epochtalk) - Next
    Generation Forum Software. `MIT` `Nodejs`
  - [Elgg](https://elgg.org/) - Powerful open source social networking
    engine. ([Source Code](https://github.com/Elgg/Elgg)) `GPL-2.0`
    `PHP`
  - [Flarum](http://flarum.org) - Delightfully simple forums. Flarum is
    the next-generation forum software that makes online discussion fun
    again. ([Source Code](https://github.com/flarum/flarum)) `MIT` `PHP`
  - [flaskbb](https://flaskbb.org/) - FlaskBB is forum software written
    in Python using the microframework Flask. You can easily create new
    topics, posts and send other users private messages. It also
    includes basic administration and moderation tools. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/sh4nks/flaskbb)) `BSD-3-Clause` `Python`
  - [FluxBB](http://fluxbb.org/) - Fast, light, user-friendly forum
    software for your website. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/fluxbb/fluxbb)) `GPL-2.0` `PHP`
  - [Friendica](https://friendi.ca/) - Social Communication Server.
    ([Source Code](https://github.com/friendica/friendica)) `AGPL-3.0`
    `PHP`
  - [Glosa](https://github.com/glosa/glosa-server) - Open source
    commentary system easy to integrate with static pages. You can
    import from Disqus. `GPL-3.0` `Java`
  - [GNU social](https://gnu.io/social/) - Social communication software
    for both public and private communications. ([Source
    Code](https://git.gnu.io/gnu/gnu-social)) `AGPL-3.0` `PHP`
  - [Gosora](https://gosora-project.com/) - Gosora is an ultra-fast and
    secure forum software written in Go that balances usability with
    functionality. ([Source Code](https://github.com/Azareal/Gosora))
    `GPL-3.0` `Go`
  - [Hubzilla](https://hubzilla.org) - Decentralized identity, privacy,
    publishing, sharing, cloud storage, and communications/social
    platform. ([Source Code](https://framagit.org/hubzilla/core)) `MIT`
    `PHP`
  - [HumHub](https://www.humhub.org/) - Flexible kit for private social
    networks. ([Source Code](https://github.com/humhub/humhub))
    `AGPL-3.0` `PHP`
  - [Isso](http://posativ.org/isso/) - Lightweight commenting server
    written in Python and Javascript. It aims to be a drop-in
    replacement for Disqus. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/posativ/isso)) `MIT` `Python`
  - [Lemmy](https://dev.lemmy.ml/#/) - A link aggregator / reddit clone
    for the fediverse. Reddit alternative built in Rust. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/dessalines/lemmy)) `AGPL-3.0` `Rust`
  - [Loomio](https://www.loomio.org/) - Loomio is a collaborative
    decision-making tool that makes it easy for anyone to participate in
    decisions which affect them. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/loomio/loomio)) `AGPL-3.0` `Ruby`
  - [Mastodon](https://joinmastodon.org/) - Federated microblogging
    server, an alternative to GNU social. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon)) `AGPL-3.0` `Ruby`
  - [Misago](https://misago-project.org/) - Misago is fully featured
    modern forum application that is fast, scalable and responsive.
    ([Source Code](https://github.com/rafalp/Misago)) `GPL-2.0` `Python`
  - [Misskey](https://misskey.io/) - Decentralized app-like
    microblogging server/SNS for the Fediverse, using the ActivityPub
    protocol like GNU social and Mastodon. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/syuilo/misskey)) `AGPL-3.0` `Nodejs`
  - [Movim](https://movim.eu/) - Modern, federated social network based
    on XMPP, with a fully featured group-chat, subscriptions and
    microblogging. ([Source Code](https://github.com/movim/movim))
    `AGPL-3.0` `PHP`
  - [MyBB](http://www.mybb.com/) - Free, extensible forum software
    package. ([Source Code](https://github.com/mybb/mybb)) `LGPL-3.0`
    `PHP`
  - [NodeBB](https://nodebb.org/) - Node.js based forum software built
    for the modern web. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB)) `GPL-3.0` `Nodejs`
  - [Orange Forum](http://www.goodoldweb.com/) - Orange Forum is an easy
    to deploy forum that has minimal dependencies and uses very little
    javascript. ([Source Code](https://github.com/s-gv/orangeforum))
    `BSD-3-Clause` `Go`
  - [OSSN](https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org/) - Open Source
    Social Network (OSSN) is a social networking software written in
    PHP. It allows you to make a social networking website and helps
    your members build social relationships, with people who share
    similar professional or personal interests. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/opensource-socialnetwork/opensource-socialnetwork))
    `GPL-2.0` `PHP`
  - [Patchwork](https://github.com/ssbc/patchwork) - Decentralized
    messaging and sharing app built on top of Secure Scuttlebutt (SSB).
    `AGPL-3.0-only` `NodeJS`
  - [phpBB](https://www.phpbb.com/) - Flat-forum bulletin board software
    solution that can be used to stay in touch with a group of people or
    can power your entire website. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb)) `GPL-2.0` `PHP`
  - [PixelFed](https://pixelfed.social) - Pixelfed is an open-source,
    federated platform alternate to Instagram. ([Source
    Code](http://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed)) `AGPL-3.0`
    `PHP\HTML\Vue`
  - [Pleroma](https://pleroma.social) - Federated microblogging server,
    Mastodon, GNU social, & ActivityPub compatible. ([Source
    Code](https://git.pleroma.social/pleroma/pleroma)) `AGPL-3.0`
    `Elixir`
  - [PPnet](https://github.com/pixelpark/ppnet) - Create and host your
    own social network. `MIT` `Javascript`
  - [Pump.io](http://pump.io/) - Stream server that does most of what
    people really want from a social network. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/e14n/pump.io)) `Apache-2.0` `Nodejs`
  - [remark42](https://remark42.com/) - A lightweight and simple comment
    engine, which doesn't spy on users. It can be embedded into blogs,
    articles or any other place where readers add comments.
    ([Demo](https://remark42.com/demo/), [Source
    Code](https://github.com/umputun/remark)) `MIT` `Go`
  - [Satellity](https://satellity.org/) - Yet another open source forum
    written in Golang, React and PostgreSQL. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/satellity/satellity)) `MIT` `Go`
  - [Scoold](https://scoold.com) - Stack Overflow in a JAR. An
    enterprise-ready Q\&A platform with full-text search, SAML, LDAP
    integration and social login support.
    ([Demo](https://live.scoold.com), [Source
    Code](https://github.com/Erudika/scoold)) `Apache-2.0` `Java`
  - [Simple Machines Forum](https://www.simplemachines.org/) - Free,
    professional grade software package that allows you to set up your
    own online community within minutes. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/SimpleMachines/SMF2.1)) `BSD-3-Clause`
    `PHP`
  - [Socialhome](https://socialhome.network) - Federated and
    decentralized profile builder and social network engine.
    ([Demo](https://socialhome.network/), [Source
    Code](https://github.com/jaywink/socialhome)) `AGPL-3.0` `Python`
  - [Talkyard](https://www.talkyard.io/) - Create a community, where
    your users can suggest ideas and get questions answered. And have
    friendly open-ended discussions and chat
    (Slack/StackOverflow/Discourse/Reddit/Disqus hybrid).
    ([Demo](https://www.talkyard.io/forum/latest), [Source
    Code](https://github.com/debiki/talkyard)) `AGPL-3.0` `Scala`
  - [Tokumei](https://tokumei.co/) - Anonymous microblogging platform.
    ([Source Code](https://gitlab.com/tokumei/tokumei)) `ISC` `rc`
  - [Thredded](https://github.com/thredded/thredded) - Forums,
    feature-rich and simple. `MIT` `Ruby`
  - [twister](http://twister.net.co/) - Fully decentralized P2P
    microblogging platform leveraging the free software implementations
    of Bitcoin and BitTorrent protocols. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/miguelfreitas/twister-core)) `MIT` `C++`
  - [twtxt.net](https://twtxt.net) - a Self-Hosted, Twitter™-like
    Decentralised micro-logging platform. No ads, no tracking, your
    content, your data. ([Source
    Code](https://github.com/prologic/twtxt)) `MIT` `Go`
      - [rss2twtxt](https://github.com/prologic/rss2twtxt) - An RSS/Atom
        feed aggregator command-line tool and web service that consume
        RSS/Atom and produces twtxt.net feeds for consumption by twtxt
        clients. ([Demo](https://feeds.twtxt.net)) `MIT` `Go`
  - [Vanilla Forums](https://vanillaforums.org/) - Simple and flexible
    forum software. ([Source Code](https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla))
    `GPL-2.0` `PHP`
  - [Zusam](https://zusam.org) - Free and open-source way to self-host
    private forums for groups of friends or family.
    ([Demo](https://demo.zusam.org), [Source
    Code](https://github.com/zusam/zusam)) `AGPL-3.0` `PHP`

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