A community information network in Eugene, OR, providing ad-free, tracker-free services. Built by a local, for locals, with global accessibility.
Eight private services designed to provide alternatives to mainstream platforms
A real BBS via Telnet or SSH instead of dial-up. New accounts welcome! Connect using SyncTERM or the web portal. Slow down and enjoy door games, message boards, and an intentional online experience.
Pre-web computer networking is still around. You may be surprised to find how much of the modern web and current platforms came from BBSes.
Connect to BBS Web portal→Search the web without marketing. Our self-hosted search engine provides comprehensive results from multiple sources while protecting your privacy. No logging, no tracking, no data collection. Results are presented based on relevance to your search criteria—not marketing algorithms or promotion. Just like search engines used to work, and how they still work internally before deciding how to modify results for you.
Search Privately →BBSes a little too old fashioned? Try our modern equivalent! Real-time messaging with threads, reactions, file sharing, and voice/video calls. Organize discussions with channels, direct messages. Built on enterprise-grade software trusted by government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, but hosted locally for your privacy with message history, search functionality, and mobile app support.
Join The Hub →Local AI characters with no external tracking. Slower than cloud, but you get privacy, control, and a custom experience. All processing happens on our servers with no third-party data sharing.
Meet the AI →Private knowledge resources without tracking or ads. Access educational content, interactive learning tools, and reference materials with complete privacy and no data collection.
Browse Library →Both Bedrock and Java editions available. Join our community servers for creative building and survival adventures. Connect to mc.emeraldvalley.net and start building!
Server Details →Classic games in your browser. Vintage console and arcade games with progress saving and no downloads required. Relive the golden age of gaming or discover classics you may have missed.
Start Playing →Explore a multi-user dungeon in the classic tradition of text-based role-playing games. Connect via web browser or Telnet to join a persistent fantasy world where imagination drives the experience. Build, quest, and interact with other players in real-time.
Enter the MUD →Technical details for connecting to our services
A unique, one-size-fits-all price-plan
Questions, feedback, or want to join our community? We'd love to hear from you.