From 18e86a484b0a406126caac17a04ef6cca5a6bfa0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Derek Yee Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 00:46:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] --- subfiles/service.altlink.md | 182 ++---------------------------------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 173 deletions(-) diff --git a/subfiles/service.altlink.md b/subfiles/service.altlink.md index 6d74ee9d99..568344c2ab 100644 --- a/subfiles/service.altlink.md +++ b/subfiles/service.altlink.md @@ -1,182 +1,18 @@ -# Alternative Link +# Alternative Link (IRC) -![](../image/altlink_sample.jpg) +![](../image/altlink_sample_irc.jpg) -This is `opt-in` service. +- If you don't know what Altlink is [click here](service.altlink.md). +- You can find `altlink_xxx` only on: -> A little history - -Once upon a time there was a bot named "_[CloudflareLink](https://social.privacytools.io/@cloudflarelink/with_replies)_" which was created by Anonymous. -It replied to many users who shared CF links publicly. - -Not many people reacted it positively. Here is some of them. - -- [kemonine@social.holdmybeer.solutions](https://social.holdmybeer.solutions/objects/9479c5be-40df-4ecd-a3fe-0209a9020dfd) -``` -To the owner of this bot -You should be ashamed. -Quit drive by bro'ing our statuses. -Please fornicate with a pointy stick. -``` - -- [Sylvhem@eldritch.cafe](https://eldritch.cafe/@Sylvhem/102701484501099424) -``` -Pointing to a copy rather than the original document if it's still online is bad practice too. Also, you are a very annoying bot. -``` - -They got annoyed and Mastodon server owner was pressured by their "spam" reports. - -One of Mastodon server owner once [said](../tool/mastodonwch#some-public-reaction), "_your little protest bot is making people upset, and i'm worried it might cause people to defederate from the instance, please tone it down_." - -For the record "_CloudflareLink_" was moved to other Mastodon servers 3 times and banned 2 times by 2 Mastodon services until the Anonymous decided to given up for good. - -The main difference of AltLink is `opt-in`. -Those people who [share Cloudflare links casually](cloudflared_shared_mastodon.md) never receive notification until they have a good heart and follow AL. - - -> Subscribe - -1. Follow [Alternative Link (AL)](http://altlink.crimeflare.eu.org/). - - Some instances such as [mastodon.social](https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/16480) are blocking altlink. - -| 🖼 | 🖼 | +| Server | Channel | | -- | -- | -| ![](../image/ban_altlink_mastodon.social.jpg) | ![](../image/ban_altlink_eldritch.cafe.jpg) | +| http://techrights.org/ IRC | #techrights | +| https://www.torproject.org/ IRC | #tor | -2. AL will accept your follow request and follow back you. - - If you're locking your account, please accept AL's follow request otherwise AL can't read your toots. - - If you're marking your account as `Bot`, AL will reject your request and send you a message. - - Try to follow again within *24* hours. (opt-in by human) - - If there is a network instability and AL failed to follow back you: please unfollow and follow again. This will trigger follow-back. - -3. When you share Cloudflared link, AL will send `direct` message to you with information. - - Direct messages older than *1* day will be deleted. - - There is no good reason to keep old toots online. - - [Should I Delete My Tweets?](https://www.wired.com/story/the-know-it-alls-should-i-delete-my-tweets/) - - -> Unsubscribe - -1. Just `unfollow` AL's account **on your side**. - - **AL will unfollow you within an hour**. - - AL do not attempt to re-follow you. - - If you've changed your mind and want to subscribe(opt-in) again, `unblock`, `unfollow` AL and `follow` again. - - -> How to hide _boosted_ toots - -If you just want to use `direct message function` and don't want to know other [user's voices](../PEOPLE.md), just use Mastodon's "_Hide boost_" function like below picture. - -![](../image/mastodon_hide_boosts.jpg) - - -> "_Is it really CloudFlare!?_" check - -Just send `domain name` or `URL` as direct message and AL will answer within 1 minute. - -Here's an example. - -``` -@altlink blog.emsisoft.com -``` - -You can also query multiple at once / mix domain and URLs - -``` -@altlink -en.wikipedia.org -https://blog.emsisoft.com/wow/ -www.wikimedia.org -``` - - -> Report a problem / Create an Issue - -You can create an Issue without git account. Just send a `private` or `direct` message. -And don't worry, - -- Multiple mentions (e.g. `@randomUser @altlink @otherUser blah blah blah`) -- Some spam keywords -- _Public_ message (e.g. `there's a bot called @altlink`) - -...will be ignored to prevent spam. -Your username part (before `@`) will be masked to protect your privacy. - - -> Settings - -You can configure AL via `direct message`. - -- 1: Do not message me same domain again for a day. - - Default is `off`. - - By default AL will notify you each time when you share _cloudflaresite.example_. Turning this settings _on_ will silence second post for 24 hours. -- 3: Count my links and send me report monthly. - - Default is `off`. - - If you turn _on_ this settings AL will simply count how many links you shared publicly and how many were Cloudflared. Note that this count will have duplicates because we never save (& don't care) what you shared. - - If you change this settings _or_ each month has passed counter will reset to 0. -- 4: Set my preferred language to ??. - - Default is _unset_. - - AL will use language based on your toot. - - If you tell AL your language, AL will speak your language. - - Need other language? Create an issue. -- 5: Show my current preferences. - - No settings option. -- 6: Ignore boosted toots. - - Default is `off`. - - By default AL will notify you when you boost(retweet) other user's post which has Cloudflare link. -- 7: Use alternative provider. - - Default is `off`. - - If you turn _on_ this settings AL will use [IAList](README.md) service. - - -``` -set N V -``` - -- N is above numbers. -- V is value. - - for number 1 to 3, 6 to 7: - - _one of_: y n yes no true false 1 0 on off - - for number 4: - - _one of_: _cc_ (see [/README.md](../README.md)) - - e.g. `es Español` -> `es` - - for number 5: - - none (see below example) -- You can mix uppercase if you want. - - `sEt 1 TRuE` is same as `set 1 true` - - -Here's an example. - -- Speak Русский. Monthly Report please. -``` -@altlink -set 4 ru -set 3 on -``` - -- What is my current settings? -``` -@altlink set 5 -``` - -- Turn 1 on and show settings. -``` -@altlink set 1 yes -set 5 -``` - - ---- - -- Mastodon servers are controlled by third party. - - Let us know if above account is censored by aggressive Cloudflare supporters. -- ↳ ["Cloudflare, we have a problem" Mastodon](people.mastodon.md) -- ↳ [How many % of public Fediverse services are using Cloudflare?](cloudflared_fediverse.md) -- ↳ [How many % of links people publicly shared on Mastodon are using Cloudflare?](cloudflared_shared_mastodon.md) - - +- Feel free to suggest other server/channels. +- You can create an Issue without git account. Just send a private message to `altlink_xxx`.