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>>waxpan+(OP)
I started building an open source private blogging system[1] when my first kid was born, and it eventually evolved into the skeleton of a social network--but fully decentralized using RSS and self- (or paid-) hosting. I concluded the only way for a network to actually avoid selling out was for there to be nothing to sell. If I give away the software, and don't control the network then there is no need for users to trust me. It continues to be an interesting journey as a side-project (not raising money means I'm still working a day-job).

[1]: https://havenweb.org

>>mawise+oI
I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR YEARS

It's over a week since this article hit the HN front page so you may never see this comment, but thank you for this.

>>Andrex+Jkl
You're welcome! Feel free to drop me a note on the contact form at havenweb.org--I'd love to hear more about what had you looking for something like this and (if you try it out) how you like it!