Creating Posts

Share your thoughts, ideas, and content with the world!

Types of Posts

Text Posts

The most common type of post—share your thoughts in writing.

To create:

  1. Click "Create Post" or the + button
  2. Type your message
  3. Click "Post"

Tips:

  • No strict character limit (typically 5000+ characters)
  • Use line breaks for readability
  • Add emojis for personality
  • Use hashtags for discoverability

Media Posts

Share images, videos, and GIFs.

To add media:

  1. Start creating a post
  2. Click the image icon
  3. Select file(s) to upload
  4. Add caption
  5. Post

Supported formats:

  • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
  • Videos: MP4, WebM
  • Max size: 5-10MB (varies by relay)

Share articles, websites, and resources.

To share links:

  1. Paste URL in your post
  2. Nostria will auto-generate preview
  3. Add your commentary
  4. Post

Tips:

  • Links automatically become clickable
  • Many URLs will show rich previews
  • Add context about why you're sharing

Post Options

Hashtags

Use hashtags to make content discoverable:

  • Format: #topic
  • No spaces in hashtags
  • Click hashtags to see related posts

Mentions

Tag people in posts:

  • Type @ followed by name
  • Select from dropdown
  • User gets notified

Content Warnings

Mark sensitive content:

  • Enable "Content Warning" toggle
  • Specify type of sensitive content
  • Content blurred until clicked

Best Practices

Do:

  • Be authentic and genuine
  • Engage with your audience
  • Use relevant hashtags
  • Share quality content
  • Credit original creators

Don't:

  • Spam or post excessively
  • Share others' content without credit
  • Use misleading hashtags
  • Post illegal content
  • Harass others

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