While it may be tempting, take my advice, don't. Of all the things I have hosted, or tried to host over the years, it's not worth it. Pay Mastodon.host the $6/moth and call it good. Thank me later.
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An IT Security Pro with over 20 years in the field always looking for a new project to work on. I guess this counts. You don't need to know the thoughts in my head. It is empty in there.