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Glad to see this important step in securing the future of software that is more than just code. Having been a member of the Fosstodon instance https://www.foss
by proactivesvcs 5y ago
Glad to see this important step in securing the future of software that is more than just code.
Having been a member of the Fosstodon instance https://www.fosstodon.org/ https://www.fosstodon.org/ for six months I expect that many HNers may find it an interesting and engaging instance. It's centred around free/open source software and similar services and is fully of friendly, witty and knowledgeable folk.
- bovermyer 5y agoI applied to join Fosstodon based on your comment.
- icy 5y agoFosstodon, despite the name, is run by people who don't actually use free software. It's pretty funny.
- proactivesvcs 5y agoYou'll also find that users of the instance don't all run entirely free software and yet it's still a relevant place to congregate and discuss topics like "why this open source project didn't work for me", "why this open source project was a great alternative to closed-source offerings" and all of the subtleties in-between. My experience of most of these conversations is that few people try to gatekeep or provide vapid criticism of people who aren't fanatical purists.
- coopermatt137 5y agoYou'll find that most community members (including the staff) come from a wide/diverse background. Unlike some other groups that have more of a "FOSS or else" atmosphere, Fosstodon has members (and staff) that are hobbyists to extremists to pragmatics and everything in between. It's really a great place to discuss and support the FOSS movement without being chastised if you're not "all in".