flohmarkt instances
codeberg.org
federated decentral classified ad software using activitypub

Every time I post something for sale on Craigslist/Kijiji/FB I get reminded that this is a use case we should be able to handle. We could also offer a non-profit alternative for wider audiences instead of generating revenue for Meta. It could also serve as another channel for new users to our Fediverse, people not necessarily interested in social media alternatives. The American corporate services won’t be getting any better over time so an alternative is likely to be needed.

This project seems to be implementing a federated marketplace. If a Fedecaner finds themselves with even more time to donate than they already have and a similar desire, maybe that could be the next service to standup. :D

Thoughts?

  • Avid AmoebaOPEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    Some available .ca domains:

    • canbuyandsell
    • canclassifieds
    • canmarketplace
    • cheapmarket
    • decentmarketplace
    • decentmarket
    • decentvalue
    • dontfeedmeta
    • fleamarkeplace
    • goodmarketplace
    • kirfmarketplace
    • marketcan
    • marketplacecan
    • onlinemarketplace
    • ourclassifieds
    • thingsmarketplace
    • psycotica0English
      3·
      2 months ago

      I personally feel like “canSOMETHING.ca” is redundant and bugs me for some reason. You don’t have to care about how I feel, but if you do then I’d avoid the “can” ones.

      I like “ourclassifieds” most and “fleamarketplace” second, personally.

        • Avid AmoebaOPEnglish
          2·
          2 months ago

          I’m thinking wide auidence and therefore something without spelling errors and not tied to the software name in case usage grows but we need to change to different software. Otherwise I like it. We could of course buy multiple domains too and forward. I’d like to be able to recommend this to my dad when he wants to sell some bike part.

      • Avid AmoebaOPEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        I think we can do a poll with a set of domains if @Rentlar takes the grenade.