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Lobsters
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Lobsters is a community dedicated to computing, where members gather to share links and engage in discussions.

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Benefits of Lobsters fully managed by OctaByte

Deploy a fully managed instance of Lobsters in just $9. You can relax knowing that we are taking care of installation, configuration, encryption, security, backups, live monitoring, software & OS updates.

Simple no-tricks pricing
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No vendor lock-in
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Automated Updates
Let's save your business a lot of hassle, whilst ensuring that you get the performance and security benefits of regularly updated software and systems.
Encrypted Everything
All connections between your computer, the dashboard and your services are encrypted end-to-end with TLS, and all data is encrypted at rest.

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Lobsters features Highlight

Tagging and Relevance
Upon submission of links or stories, the submitter is required to select tags from a specified list of categories. Users have the option to filter or subscribe to all submissions associated with specific tags (e.g., programming.rss) or combinations of tags (e.g., programming, audio.rss).
Invitation Network
The complete user network is accessible to the public, and each profile displays the individual who invited them. This feature enhances accountability and assists in recognizing potential voting clusters.
User Rankings
The ranking of stories and comments on this platform is determined solely by user engagement. Every user has an equal vote, ensuring that no individual or domain receives preferential treatment or penalties
Additional Technical Capabilities
Features include mailing list functionality, private messaging, a built-in search engine, story integration, fuzzy matching for submitted URLs, badges, stickers, and much more.

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