FAQ

How to follow remote magazines?

You can search on other federated platforms/ websites for magazines (or users) you like to follow. For instance on: kbin.social.

If you found a remote magazine you like, copy the full name (Eg. @mymagazine@otherdomain). Then use the search button in the top right navigation bar and paste the magazine. Press the search icon or hit enter.
You are now following this magazine or user.

How to create a new account?

Go to the register page (open for registration). Creating an account is free.

Why Mbin?

Mbin is a federated is a microblogging and content aggregator all-in-one. Mbin allows you to post blog posts and read post from others. Or comment on them.

While threads are created in thematic categories called magazines. Mbin also allows you to follow those magazines. You can vote on threads and boost threads, to spread the thread on the network.

Customize look & feel

Mbin allows you to customize the look & feel pretty easily. Click on the settings gear icon on he right panel. And change the display settings accordingly.

Why do we block threads.net?

I left Facebook / Meta for a reason. I don't want to federate with them, nor let them use my data.

Who is hosting this Mbin instance?

Melroy van den Berg, feel free to also join our Matrix room.

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