Thanks to the generosity of a community member, our May 2026 funding goal was fully covered. To our donor: thank you. Your support means a great deal to me and to everyone who uses this service. Your generosity helps keep this community running.

Since relaunching the server in April, I've been working to improve reliability, reduce abuse, and strengthen the server's reputation within the wider XMPP network. Over the past two months, I've implemented improved spam and bot detection systems designed to identify and stop abusive accounts before they can cause problems. Maintaining a positive reputation requires ongoing effort, but I'm optimistic that these improvements will help keep the server trusted throughout the XMPP network.

While May's funding goal has been met, I would like to shift the focus toward building a sustainable future for the service. My goal is to establish $800 per month in recurring support to help cover hosting and operational expenses.

At the moment, there are three recurring supporters contributing a combined $16 per month. I'm extremely grateful for their commitment. Recurring donations, even small ones, provide stability and make it easier to plan for the future without relying on periodic fundraising drives.

If you enjoy using the server, appreciate having an independent XMPP community, or simply want to help support its continued growth, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Every contribution helps, and together we can build a sustainable foundation that keeps the service healthy for years to come.

Support the server: https://buymeacoffee.com/chatterboxtown Current recurring support: $16/month from 3 supporters Goal: $800/month

Whether you donate, help other users, report issues, provide feedback, or simply remain an active member of the community, thank you for being here. This project exists because of the people who choose to be part of it, and I appreciate every one of you.

Thank you for your continued support.

It’s been quite a ride since the server migration: rebuilding this service and continually tracking down bugs. Many of you have stuck around, and I’ve received a lot of encouragement.

I’ve been running ChatterboxTown.US for the last 6 years as a free service, and it’s something I genuinely care about.

At this point, I’d like to ask the community for support. I’m aiming to reach $800/month in donations to help cover my personal expenses while continuing to run and maintain this service.

There’s no pressure. This service will always remain free to use. But if you’ve gotten value out of it and are able to help, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. I’d really appreciate it.

You can support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/chatterboxtown - be sure to check “Make this monthly.” Even a few dollars a month makes a real difference.

Thank you for being here.