Rosebud World

Why Rosebud?

In the classic 1941 film Citizen Kane, Charles Foster Kane inherits a newspaper and is shocked to discover that much of the news is filtered and censored. Driven by his commitment to honest reporting, he establishes strict principles to ensure the truth reaches the public. His final word—“Rosebud”—symbolizes a longing for a simpler, untainted time and has become a powerful symbol in the fight against censorship and hidden agendas.

Inspired by Kane’s determination, Rosebud World is built on the principles of integrity and free expression. We champion unfiltered, uncensored content and empower every individual to share their views without compromise.

Declaration of Principles

Rosebud World isn’t a traditional news outlet—it’s a community platform where every voice matters. We support free speech and welcome diverse perspectives while adhering to minimal legal guidelines:

No Censorship:
We do not censor opinions.
Choice of Anonymity:
Articles can be posted anonymously or with your chosen identity.
Unbiased Freedom of Expression:
We celebrate free expression and do not judge beliefs.
Absolute Respect for Speech:
Freedom of speech is paramount.
Legal Compliance:
All posts must meet our minimal legal requirements.
Community Ownership:
Rosebud World is owned and run by the community, with no special business interests.

Legal Guidelines

No posting of illegal images.
No direct calls for self-harm or harm to others.
No incitement to violence or coercion.

Why register?

Registration is optional but offers significant benefits:

Protect Your Credibility:
Registering ensures that only you can post under your chosen handle, building a trusted blogging brand.
Enhanced Visibility:
Registered posts are linked to your unique handle, making it easier for readers to find your work.
Custom Experience:
Registration allows for a personalized blogging experience, including custom CSS, all without requiring any Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

> If you submit a blog post without registering, your post will appear as anonymous and mix with other anonymous submissions. You can still differentiate your posts by using a unique tag, which lets readers filter content by your tag.

How to Submit Articles

We currently offer two submission methods:

Online submission form:
Use our secure form to submit your article. Your article is encrypted in your browser and sent over the decentralized Matrix network. Our private service then retrieves, decrypts, and uploads your article to IPFS while indexing it. Because we don’t operate traditional servers, we never see your IP address. (Note: While the Matrix network does use IP addresses for node connections, you can protect your identity by using a VPN or Tor.)
Direct IPFS Upload:
Alternatively, you can upload your article directly to IPFS and provide us with the CID. You can indicate whether you’d like us to pin your original post or treat it as a new submission. Our guide explains the benefits of each approach and how to optionally encrypt your article before uploading to maximize your privacy. You then submit your file CID to the Rosebud team via Matrix.

Once approved, articles are pinned on our IPFS node and listed on the site.

Join the Movement To keep content online and censorship-resistant, we encourage you to pin any approved articles on your own IPFS node. We invite developers, privacy advocates, and anyone passionate about free expression to help us improve and evolve Rosebud World. Together, we can build a platform that truly protects the privacy and integrity of every blogger.