Sam Whited @sam@social.coop

While I'm sending out reminders for my various co-op pipe dreams: anyone want to start an #XMPP server run as a platform co-op? We've got a mailing list and chat room, but we need a wider skill set represented before we can reasonably get started! DM me for details! #coops

Anyone (but particularly folks based in the Americas) want an account on a cooperatively run #XMPP-compatible chat service? DM me! We're working on getting it setup but need cooperators!

After a brief server outage earlier caused by me being the only admin and using low-budget hardware I decided to see if anyone else had this problem and also try to start a platform co-op providing #XMPP compatible chat accounts (actual chat server TBD). If you're interested, join us at xmpp:unnamedchatcoop@mellium.chat?join

Tomorrow (April 20th) at 16:00 UTC I'm giving an Intro to #XMPP presentation. This will be a technical intro that discusses the protocol and various aspects of using it. I hope to see you there! https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/XMPP_Office_Hours

Tomorrow (30th March) at 16:00 UTC I will be giving a short intro to and demo of #XMPP for the #socialcoop office hours, please join us if you'd like to see federated instant messaging in action! https://socialcoop.meet.coop/sam-pku-dud-niv

Would anyone be interested in giving a talk (or demo, or brief intro followed by an AMA, etc.) on the #fediverse to a group of mostly #XMPP enthusiasts? It could be mastodon specific or more general, about the technology, about the social aspects, etc. just something to encourage people to check it out.

If you use an #XMPP compatible instant messaging service and are interested in cooperative development, please join our new chat room, "co-op@mellium.chat": xmpp:co-op@mellium.chat?join