Read me should list a test instance for people to check it out.

[bigOconstant]

I'm looking for a Smithereen instance to see how it works. Can't find one. I hear on hacker news there is atleast a test instance. Can we link to it in the readme? Even if new accounts occasionally get deleted.

[grishka]

There's currently my personal instance at https://friends.grishka.me, but I'm kinda stingy with approving new accounts because I'm unwilling to deal with moderation.

Friendica used to have a demo instance that deleted accounts after 24 hours, but now that domain is for sale 🤔
I might consider setting up something similar after I implement account deletion (both local and federated).

[bigOconstant]

but I'm kinda stingy with approving new accounts because I'm unwilling to deal with moderation.

I understand. Moderation is not fun. Can never make everyone happy.

Friendica used to have a demo instance that deleted accounts after 24 hours

I think that would be a good idea. Could literally just be a sql stored procedure that comes though and deletes everyone + post/comments/groups except admin/some list of approved users every 12 or 24 hours.

This would help attract more developers and and pull request.