docs: Add AUTHORS file (#6685)

* Add AUTHORS file with information taken from the git log. Authors are listed in order of appearance.

* Remove AUTHORS file with raw log information

* Add AUTHORS.md listing contributors with GitHub usernames and profile links

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+Mastodon is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon)
+and provided thanks to the work of the following contributors:
+
+* [Gargron](https://github.com/Gargron)
+* [ykzts](https://github.com/ykzts)
+* [mjankowski](https://github.com/mjankowski)
+* [akihikodaki](https://github.com/akihikodaki)
+* [unarist](https://github.com/unarist)
+* [yiskah](https://github.com/yiskah)
+* [m4sk1n](https://github.com/m4sk1n)
+* [nolanlawson](https://github.com/nolanlawson)
+* [sorin-davidoi](https://github.com/sorin-davidoi)
+* [abcang](https://github.com/abcang)
+* [ThibG](https://github.com/ThibG)
+* [lynlynlynx](https://github.com/lynlynlynx)
+* [alpaca-tc](https://github.com/alpaca-tc)
+* [nclm](https://github.com/nclm)
+* [ineffyble](https://github.com/ineffyble)
+* [jeroenpraat](https://github.com/jeroenpraat)
+* [blackle](https://github.com/blackle)
+* [Quent-in](https://github.com/Quent-in)
+* [JantsoP](https://github.com/JantsoP)
+* [nullkal](https://github.com/nullkal)
+* [yookoala](https://github.com/yookoala)
+* [ysksn](https://github.com/ysksn)
+* [ashfurrow](https://github.com/ashfurrow)
+* [eramdam](https://github.com/eramdam)
+* [mayaeh](https://github.com/mayaeh)
+* [zunda](https://github.com/zunda)
+* [ticky](https://github.com/ticky)
+* [masarakki](https://github.com/masarakki)
+* [Wonderfall](https://github.com/Wonderfall)
+* [matteoaquila](https://github.com/matteoaquila)
+* [rkarabut](https://github.com/rkarabut)
+* [stephenburgess8](https://github.com/stephenburgess8)
+* [Kjwon15](https://github.com/Kjwon15)
+* [Artoria2e5](https://github.com/Artoria2e5)
+* [yukimochi](https://github.com/yukimochi)
+* [marrus-sh](https://github.com/marrus-sh)
+* [krainboltgreene](https://github.com/krainboltgreene)
+* [renatolond](https://github.com/renatolond)
+* [BoFFire](https://github.com/BoFFire)
+* [clworld](https://github.com/clworld)
+* [danhunsaker](https://github.com/danhunsaker)
+* [patf](https://github.com/patf)
+* [Quenty31](https://github.com/Quenty31)
+* [MitarashiDango](https://github.com/MitarashiDango)
+* [Aldarone](https://github.com/Aldarone)
+* [JeanGauthier](https://github.com/JeanGauthier)
+* [kschaper](https://github.com/kschaper)
+* [takayamaki](https://github.com/takayamaki)
+* [adbelle](https://github.com/adbelle)
+* [evanminto](https://github.com/evanminto)
+* [mabkenar](https://github.com/mabkenar)
+* [MightyPork](https://github.com/MightyPork)
+* [beatrix-bitrot](https://github.com/beatrix-bitrot)
+* [yhirano55](https://github.com/yhirano55)
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+* [johnsudaar](https://github.com/johnsudaar)
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+* [Sylvhem](https://github.com/Sylvhem)
+* [lindwurm](https://github.com/lindwurm)
+* [voidsatisfaction](https://github.com/voidsatisfaction)
+* [neetshin](https://github.com/neetshin)
+* [valentin2105](https://github.com/valentin2105)
+* [hikari-no-yume](https://github.com/hikari-no-yume)
+* [Angristan](https://github.com/Angristan)
+* [seefood](https://github.com/seefood)
+* [jackjennings](https://github.com/jackjennings)
+* [hcmiya](https://github.com/hcmiya)
+* [nightpool](https://github.com/nightpool)
+* [salvadorpla](https://github.com/salvadorpla)
+* [expenses](https://github.com/expenses)
+* [walf443](https://github.com/walf443)
+* [JoelQ](https://github.com/JoelQ)
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+* [dunn](https://github.com/dunn)
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+* [fakenine](https://github.com/fakenine)
+* [tsuwatch](https://github.com/tsuwatch)
+* [victorhck](https://github.com/victorhck)
+* [puckipedia](https://github.com/puckipedia)
+* [contraexemplo](https://github.com/contraexemplo)
+* [kazu9su](https://github.com/kazu9su)
+* [Komic](https://github.com/Komic)
+* [diomed](https://github.com/diomed)
+* [rainyday](https://github.com/rainyday)
+* [kadiix](https://github.com/kadiix)
+* [kodacs](https://github.com/kodacs)
+* [ProgVal](https://github.com/ProgVal)
+* [sterdev](https://github.com/sterdev)
+* [TheKinrar](https://github.com/TheKinrar)
+* [AA4ch1](https://github.com/AA4ch1)
+* [alexgleason](https://github.com/alexgleason)
+* [cpytel](https://github.com/cpytel)
+* [northerner](https://github.com/northerner)
+* [hnrysmth](https://github.com/hnrysmth)
+* [hugogameiro](https://github.com/hugogameiro)
+* [JohnD28](https://github.com/JohnD28)
+* [znz](https://github.com/znz)
+* [Naouak](https://github.com/Naouak)
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+* [huertanix](https://github.com/huertanix)
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+* [halkeye](https://github.com/halkeye)
+* [treby](https://github.com/treby)
+* [d6rkaiz](https://github.com/d6rkaiz)
+* [jpdevries](https://github.com/jpdevries)
+* [rndm-stranger](https://github.com/rndm-stranger)
+* [saper](https://github.com/saper)
+* [nevillepark](https://github.com/nevillepark)
+* [ornithocoder](https://github.com/ornithocoder)
+* [pierreozoux](https://github.com/pierreozoux)
+* [ramlmn](https://github.com/ramlmn)
+* [harukasan](https://github.com/harukasan)
+* [stamak](https://github.com/stamak)
+* [Eychics](https://github.com/Eychics)
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+* [0x70b1a5](https://github.com/0x70b1a5)
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+* [sdukhovni](https://github.com/sdukhovni)
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+* [chriswmartin](https://github.com/chriswmartin)
+* [vahnj](https://github.com/vahnj)
+* [ikuradon](https://github.com/ikuradon)
+* [AndreLewin](https://github.com/AndreLewin)
+* [redtachyons](https://github.com/redtachyons)
+* [thurloat](https://github.com/thurloat)
+* [aaribaud](https://github.com/aaribaud)
+* [estuans](https://github.com/estuans)
+* [dissolve](https://github.com/dissolve)
+* [PurpleBooth](https://github.com/PurpleBooth)
+* [bradurani](https://github.com/bradurani)
+* [wavebeem](https://github.com/wavebeem)
+* [bruwalfas](https://github.com/bruwalfas)
+* [foxsan48](https://github.com/foxsan48)
+* [wchristian](https://github.com/wchristian)
+* [muffinista](https://github.com/muffinista)
+* [cdutson](https://github.com/cdutson)
+* [farlistener](https://github.com/farlistener)
+* [DavidLibeau](https://github.com/DavidLibeau)
+* [SirCmpwn](https://github.com/SirCmpwn)
+* [MasterGroosha](https://github.com/MasterGroosha)
+* [Fjoerfoks](https://github.com/Fjoerfoks)
+* [fmauNeko](https://github.com/fmauNeko)
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+* [greysteil](https://github.com/greysteil)
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+* [h-izumi](https://github.com/h-izumi)
+* [ErikXXon](https://github.com/ErikXXon)
+* [ian-kelling](https://github.com/ian-kelling)
+* [foozmeat](https://github.com/foozmeat)
+* [jasonrhodes](https://github.com/jasonrhodes)
+* [asm](https://github.com/asm)
+* [jviide](https://github.com/jviide)
+* [crakaC](https://github.com/crakaC)
+* [tkbky](https://github.com/tkbky)
+* [Kazhnuz](https://github.com/Kazhnuz)
+* [alimony](https://github.com/alimony)
+* [mig5](https://github.com/mig5)
+* [ndarville](https://github.com/ndarville)
+* [Abzol](https://github.com/Abzol)
+* [xPaw](https://github.com/xPaw)
+* [raymestalez](https://github.com/raymestalez)
+* [sim6](https://github.com/sim6)
+* [ekiru](https://github.com/ekiru)
+* [Technowix](https://github.com/Technowix)
+* [ThomasLeister](https://github.com/ThomasLeister)
+* [mcat-ee](https://github.com/mcat-ee)
+* [tototoshi](https://github.com/tototoshi)
+* [VirtuBox](https://github.com/VirtuBox)
+* [kaniini](https://github.com/kaniini)
+* [vayan](https://github.com/vayan)
+* [yannicka](https://github.com/yannicka)
+* [ikasoumen](https://github.com/ikasoumen)
+* [zacanger](https://github.com/zacanger)
+* [amazedkoumei](https://github.com/amazedkoumei)
+* [anon5r](https://github.com/anon5r)
+* [codl](https://github.com/codl)
+* [barzamin](https://github.com/barzamin)
+* [fhalna](https://github.com/fhalna)
+* [haoyayoi](https://github.com/haoyayoi)
+* [ik11235](https://github.com/ik11235)
+* [kawax](https://github.com/kawax)
+* [007lva](https://github.com/007lva)
+* [matsurai25](https://github.com/matsurai25)
+* [mecab](https://github.com/mecab)
+* [nicobz25](https://github.com/nicobz25)
+* [oliverkeeble](https://github.com/oliverkeeble)
+* [pinfort](https://github.com/pinfort)
+* [rbaumert](https://github.com/rbaumert)
+* [usagi-f](https://github.com/usagi-f)
+* [vidarlee](https://github.com/vidarlee)
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+* [wxcafe](https://github.com/wxcafe)
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+* [0xa](https://github.com/0xa)
+* [virtualpain](https://github.com/virtualpain)
+* [sapphirus](https://github.com/sapphirus)
+* [amandavisconti](https://github.com/amandavisconti)
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+* [ilpianista](https://github.com/ilpianista)
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+* [jumbosushi](https://github.com/jumbosushi)
+* [ayumin](https://github.com/ayumin)
+* [BaptisteGelez](https://github.com/BaptisteGelez)
+* [bzg](https://github.com/bzg)
+* [benediktg](https://github.com/benediktg)
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+* [bradj](https://github.com/bradj)
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+* [cgxxx](https://github.com/cgxxx)
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+* [tahnok](https://github.com/tahnok)
+* [YDrogen](https://github.com/YDrogen)
+* [YOSHIOKAEiichiro](https://github.com/YOSHIOKAEiichiro)
+* [S-YOU](https://github.com/S-YOU)
+* [YaQ00](https://github.com/YaQ00)
+* [yanakend](https://github.com/yanakend)
+* [orzFly](https://github.com/orzFly)
+* [chansuke](https://github.com/chansuke)
+* [yuntan](https://github.com/yuntan)
+* [LogicalDash](https://github.com/LogicalDash)
+* [ZiiX](https://github.com/ZiiX)
+* [benklop](https://github.com/benklop)
+* [caasi](https://github.com/caasi)
+* [caesarologia](https://github.com/caesarologia)
+* [chrolis](https://github.com/chrolis)
+* [cormojs](https://github.com/cormojs)
+* [cpsdqs](https://github.com/cpsdqs)
+* [d0p1s4m4](https://github.com/d0p1s4m4)
+* [evilny0](https://github.com/evilny0)
+* [febrezo](https://github.com/febrezo)
+* [fsubal](https://github.com/fsubal)
+* [dikky1218](https://github.com/dikky1218)
+* [gentarok](https://github.com/gentarok)
+* [hakoai](https://github.com/hakoai)
+* [chaosbunker](https://github.com/chaosbunker)
+* [isati](https://github.com/isati)
+* [jkap](https://github.com/jkap)
+* [jirayudech](https://github.com/jirayudech)
+* [jukper](https://github.com/jukper)
+* [karlyeurl](https://github.com/karlyeurl)
+* [kedamaDQ](https://github.com/kedamaDQ)
+* [kuro5hin](https://github.com/kuro5hin)
+* [maxypy](https://github.com/maxypy)
+* [marcus-herrmann](https://github.com/marcus-herrmann)
+* [mshrtkch](https://github.com/mshrtkch)
+* [muan](https://github.com/muan)
+* [rch850](https://github.com/rch850)
+* [roikale](https://github.com/roikale)
+* [rysiekpl](https://github.com/rysiekpl)
+* [saturday06](https://github.com/saturday06)
+* [scriptjunkie](https://github.com/scriptjunkie)
+* [seekr](https://github.com/seekr)
+* [syui](https://github.com/syui)
+* [tackeyy](https://github.com/tackeyy)
+* [tmyt](https://github.com/tmyt)
+* [utam0k](https://github.com/utam0k)
+* [vpzomtrrfrt](https://github.com/vpzomtrrfrt)
+* [walfie](https://github.com/walfie)
+* [y-temp4](https://github.com/y-temp4)
+* [ymmtmdk](https://github.com/ymmtmdk)
+
+This document is provided for informational purposes only. Since it is only updated once per release, the version you are looking at may be currently out of date. To see the full list of contributors, consider looking at the [git history](https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon/graphs/contributors) instead.