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To join the fediverse, you'll need some technology. There are a few different approaches to doing this, and all of them still require some degree of familiarity with things like Web servers. Ideally, your community should make a point of ensuring that members with technical skills can share those skills with others who want to learn them. The [http://detroitcommunitytech.org/sites/default/files/librarypdfs/how-to-discotech.pdf DiscoTech framework] might be useful in guiding that skill-sharing. | To join the fediverse, you'll need some technology. There are a few different approaches to doing this, and all of them still require some degree of familiarity with things like Web servers. Ideally, your community should make a point of ensuring that members with technical skills can share those skills with others who want to learn them. The [http://detroitcommunitytech.org/sites/default/files/librarypdfs/how-to-discotech.pdf DiscoTech framework] might be useful in guiding that skill-sharing. | ||
[https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/run-your-own/ Here is some info about setting up a server from Mastodon HQ]. Another approach is to use Cloudron, a platform that manages multi-app clouds with integrated account systems. It automatically manages software updates, which can otherwise be a big headache. And it allows you to pair Mastodon with other services. Either at the beginning or over time, | [https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/run-your-own/ Here is some info about setting up a server from Mastodon HQ]. Another approach is to use Cloudron, a platform that manages multi-app clouds with integrated account systems. It automatically manages software updates, which can otherwise be a big headache. And it allows you to pair Mastodon with other services - everything from collaborative tools to video sharing platforms like [https://rulevid.com rulevid]. Either at the beginning or over time,mmunity might want to use more than just Mastodon, because Mastodon alone doesn't offer a lot of resources for self-governance.<blockquote>What we do: Social.coop's Mastodon server is hosted with Hetzner, a German hosting company that uses renewable energy to power its systems. In addition to Mastodon, we also host a wiki system. Our code is hosted at git.coop, a cooperative GitLab instance. We also discuss technical issues [https://riot.im/app/#/room/#SocialCoop:matrix.org in a Matrix room], which is less noisy than Social.coop itself. Our domain name is managed by the International Co-operative Alliance, like all .coop domains, though we purchase access through Gandi.net, an ethical registrar. | ||
A matter of ongoing debate for us is how much we want to expand our range of services. Each platform requires additional maintenance, labor, and expertise. Yet as our community matures, people want to bring more of their Social.coop-related activity under our own control. Community control is kind of addictive! | A matter of ongoing debate for us is how much we want to expand our range of services. Each platform requires additional maintenance, labor, and expertise. Yet as our community matures, people want to bring more of their Social.coop-related activity under our own control. Community control is kind of addictive! | ||