WireMin, the decentralized social network committed to fostering freedom and user autonomy, has introduced a new toggle called ‘Social Preference’. This update allows users to customize their in-app experience by enabling or disabling WireMin Spaces, providing users with a new level of control and ownership of the network.

The idea of WireMin, according to its site, is to “build the next frontier of social network enabling complete free-speech across the customizable communities”. This stands in stark contrast to centralized platforms that violate users’ freedom of expression nowadays.

Launched in June 2022, the WireMin Space feature allows users to engage in open conversations and express themselves freely. Authentic connections can be naturally established in WireMin Spaces, as users can create an account without providing any personal information linked to their real identity and connect with people worldwide in this anonymous zone. What also sets WireMin apart is its commitment to user equality and absence of content manipulation or censorship, all made possible by its peer-to-peer structure without central servers.

The newly introduced ‘Social Preference’ toggle puts even more power in the hands of WireMin users. Users not only enjoy the freedom to express themselves when enabling Spaces, but can also opt for a more discreet presence by disabling Spaces. By doing so, users can hide the Space tab and stop receiving updates from any Spaces. This update creates a more private experience, catering to privacy-conscious individuals by offering them a highly confidential, end-to-end encrypted chat-only environment.

WireMin’s commitment to user autonomy extends to the ‘NSFW’ button in this update, allowing users to hide NSFW content on the Discovery page. This button elevates WireMin further into a platform that respects users' freedom of speech—neither the WireMin team nor users have the authority to censor others' posts. Moreover, it endows users with the autonomy to filter content according to their needs and preferences. This is particularly beneficial for those seeking a clean and safe social environment.

The 'Social Preference' option suggests that users on WireMin possess the freedom to express themselves openly while also having the right to stay low-key. In a world where big techs seek to control users’ digital lives, WireMin stands as the sturdy defender of users’ digital rights. WireMin provides a place where people can discuss, create, and share without the fear of censorship, manipulation, or losing control of what they view online. It’s difficult to ignore the fact that, though imperfect, a place like WireMin is desperately needed. It’s time to join a decentralized social network that is truly for the people, by the people, and of the people.