the fediverse - a decentralised social media - is not a safe space for black folk. time and again, the abuse and harassment we receive is clear for anyone who cares to look. i am one of many folks who are trying hard to make it safer for us. one of the ways in doing that is creating a space where bipoc - and black folk in particular - feel safe and supported to commune with one another and share our thoughts and creative endeavours in a way that is free from that abuse. 

i've been thinking on this space for a while. i've been watching and learning from other server admins and it's time, now, for me to do something. diaspora.im (d.im) is how i do that. 

i, however, am disabled and unemployed. so this endeavour needs your generosity to keep the lights on. 

i made this project because i don't intend to do this on my own. as this little project grows, id like to offer compensation for any other folks who help me administer the server. this is the way i will do that. and this is the way you, my supporters, will help keep me accountable. 

thank you for your time and generosity.