Keep it human
Natural timelines, content warnings, and lightweight discovery make the experience feel closer to a conversation among people.
About the community
Small by design. Open by nature.
Somincola Garden is an independent Mastodon server shaped around calm conversation, member choice, and transparent stewardship.
Our principles
A healthier default for online conversation.
Earn trust
No ads, no data brokerage, and no hidden tracking. Important policies and service changes stay public.
Protect member agency
Open standards let members export data, migrate accounts, and connect beyond a single server.
Milestones
How the community has grown.
A compact record of the tools and policies added since the server opened.
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Somincola Garden opens
The Mastodon server launches as a lightweight, friendly, ad-free federated social space.
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Custom emoji support
Community-created emoji give members more expressive ways to communicate.
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News bot goes live
An RSS-based bot begins sharing timely headlines into the community timeline.
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Public registration opens
Registration becomes available to more people who want to help shape the community.
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The public website launches
Policies, community rules, service status, and operating notes become easier to find.
Stewardship
Maintained by a small independent team.
Questions and practical contributions are always welcome.
Acacius Shun
Founder & developer
A frontend engineer focused on thoughtful, accessible digital products.
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