I made a thread a few months ago about starting my own imageboard for the Netherlands.
So far self hosting everything has made me learn so much.
I relearned a bunch of HTML and CSS I had forgotten about like 2 decades ago.
I've learned about scripting, task automation, docker, web sec, coding (php), a bit about community management.
I upgraded the site to have better layout, functionality and security.
I have 2 mods other than myself now even!
I wrote a bot to mimic the Netjestere from 420chan. I call mine webclown :)
Posting numbers haven't truly exploded yet. I made some stickers and put them all over Amsterdam and that got me some traction. Im about to do another batch of stickers.
Posting seems to happen in bursts. I think people are checking the site periodically but not posting. But then randomly when one person does post it triggers a bunch of other people to post. Then they forget about the site for 3 months :^)
I just wanted to shill a little and share the update to the void that is /siberia/, my parasocial friend.
Have a good day.
Smoke more
Chill out