diaspora* is a decentralized social network, consisting of many individual servers, called "pods". joindiaspora.com is only one server out of many and neither affiliated with nor supported by the project team. Please check outfor more information about the project itself, as well as a list of all public diaspora* pods and information on how you can contribute!

Own your own data Many networks use your data to make money by analysing your interactions and using this information to advertise things to you. diaspora* doesn’t use your data for any purpose other than allowing you to connect and share with others.

Choose your audience diaspora*’s aspects allow you to share with just those people you want to. You can be as public or as private as you like. Share a funny photo with the whole world, or a deep secret just with your closest friends. You’re in control.