About This Instance

Technical Information

• Instance URL: piefed.keyboardvagabond.com
• Software: PieFed (ActivityPub-compatible forum software)
• Server Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (NetCup hosting)
• Launch Date: January 2025
• Federation: Open federation with community safety measures

Operational Details

• Uptime Target: 99.5% availability (goals are nice!)
• Backup Schedule: Daily automated backups to Backblaze B2
• Media Storage: S3-compatible storage with CDN delivery
• Data Retention: Log files deleted after 14 days, user data retained until account deletion
• Registration: Open to nomads, backpackers, vagabonds, and travel enthusiasts of all types (manual approval)

Community Focus

This instance is specifically designed for:

• Digital nomads and location-independent workers
• Travel enthusiasts and adventurers
• Remote work professionals
• People interested in alternative lifestyles and geographical arbitrage

Instance Capacity

• Target Community Size: small to medium community (under 1,000 users)
• Post Limit: No artificial limits on posts or comments
• Media Upload: Image and video uploads supported with size limits
• Community Creation: Users can create new communities with admin approval

Moderation & Administration

• Administrator: Single admin (sysadmin@mail.keyboardvagabond.com)
• Moderation Style: Light-touch with focus on community safety
• Response Time: Reports typically handled within 24 hours
• Appeals Process: All moderation decisions can be appealed via email

Federation Policy

• Default Stance: Open federation with most instances
• Blocklist: Uses established community blocklists for safety
• Content Policy: Follows ActivityPub standards for content sharing
• Instance Blocking: Used only as a last resort for persistent problems

Financial Model

• Funding: Privately funded by the administrator
• Donations: May accept donations in the future
• Transparency: No commercial interests or data monetization
• Sustainability: Committed to 3-month advance notice if service discontinuation becomes necessary

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: sysadmin@mail.keyboardvagabond.com
• Emergency Issues: Same email (monitored regularly)
• Community Discussion: Post in the Meta community for community-related topics
• Technical Reports: Email for bug reports or technical issues