# Alternative Link (AltLink) | 🖼 | 🖼 | | -- | -- | | ![](../image/altlink_sample.jpg) | ![](../image/altlink_suggest.jpg) | This is `opt-in` service. [//]: # (please do not edit 'Currently MitiGator is'.) Currently MitiGator is helping _4_ users from preventing sharing inaccessible links. - Contents - [A little history](service.altlink.md#a-little-history) - [How to Subscribe](service.altlink.md#how-to-subscribe) - [How to Unsubscribe](service.altlink.md#how-to-unsubscribe) - [Suggest clean alternatives](service.altlink.md#suggest-clean-alternatives) - [Report a problem / Create an Issue](service.altlink.md#report-a-problem-create-an-issue) - [Settings](service.altlink.md#settings) - [Download PNG Logo](service.altlink.md#download-png-logo) ---- ### 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 ``` 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 ``` 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. ### How to Subscribe 1. Follow the [AltLink Account](https://101010.pl/@mg). (if you [do not have Mastodon account](https://101010.pl/invite/txvFuk9h)) - Some instances such as [mastodon.social](https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/16480) are blocking Altlink. 2. Send _any text_ as **direct** message to above account. (e.g. `@accountname ok`) - And it will follow back you _instantly_ with intro message. - If you're locking your account, please accept it's follow request otherwise it can't read your toots. - If you didn't got any reply make sure you are following it. 3. When you share Cloudflared link, it will send `direct` message to you with information. ### How to Unsubscribe 1. Just `unfollow` it's account. - **it should unfollow you within an hour**. - it do not attempt to re-follow you. - If you've changed your mind and want to subscribe(opt-in) again simply `follow` again. ### Suggest clean alternatives Just ask (send **direct** message to) it and he will provide some suggestions. - This is related to Settings' `Suggest other non-Cloudflare alternative sites when available`. Syntax: `@mg ?URL` or `？URL` Put Cloudflared URL like this... ``` @mg ?https://cflove.myblog.site/cloud_is_internet/?blog=true ``` ``` @mg ？https://invite.party/cloudflare_users_only/ ``` **1** question per toot. Below does **not** work. ``` @mg ?https://matthew.prince/blog/ ?https://matthewprince.site/ ?https://matthew.prince.name/ ``` ### Report a problem / Create an Issue - By default any direct message WILL NOT forwarded to issues for spam protection. - You can enable this option by going to `Settings website` and turn on `Talk` option. You can create an Issue without git account. Just send a **direct** message. And don't worry - Multiple mentions (e.g. `@randomUser @mg @otherUser blah blah blah`) - _Public_ message (e.g. `there's a bot called @mg`) will be ignored to prevent spam. Your username part (before `@`) will be masked to protect your privacy. ### Settings You can configure it from [this website](https://mitigator.crimeflare.eu.org). - **Easier way**: From your Mastodon, send a Direct Message with keyword below. - _one of_: `help` `set` `settings` `conf` `config` `cfg` - e.g. `@mg set` ### Download PNG Logo For your poster/meme needs. - Try [Meme Generator](https://mitigator.crimeflare.eu.org/meme/) MitiGator's profile image shows an orange shield and a cartoon of the mascot character, 𝙈𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧, who stands proud as the MITM Prevention Alligator. The mascot wears a referee top and red sash across chest. Above the shield is 'MitiGator' in arching, bold, small caps, serif lettering. | 🖼 | 🖼 | 🖼 | 🖼 | | -- | -- | -- | -- | | ![](../image/mitigator.png) | ![](../image/mitigatorB.png) | - | - | | ![](../image/mitigatorC01.png) | ![](../image/mitigatorC02.png) | ![](../image/mitigatorC03.png) | ![](../image/mitigatorC04.png) | --- - 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)