Notices by der.hans (lufthans@mastodon.social), page 8

All the challenges of joys of funding free software continue to be explored in part two of this topic on @librelounge https://librelounge.org/episodes/episode-9-funding-free-software-development-pt2.html

See also part 1! https://librelounge.org/episodes/episode-8-funding-free-software-development-pt1.html

“How to prevent your Alexa device from recording your private conversations.”

1. don't buy it.
2. there is no 2.
https://twitter.com/internetofshit/status/1076959834417889282

Add handler for Move activity
https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon/pull/9629

Gargron has started the back-end work for the migration feature. It'll make it possible to move any followers from your old account to your new account. It'll cause strain on the servers, so he's considering a per-person cooldown to prevent overuse.

(At the moment, all you can do is put a little notice and link on your account that says you've moved.)

This has been needed for so long! If you're into it, head over and add your 👍 and your 🎉!

If a piece of software, or a service, doesn't have automated tests, you won't know it doesn't work at all until you need it. If you don't run the tests automatically, and sufficiently frequently, you won't know something broke until it's too late.

"Human progress isn’t measured by industry. It’s measured by the value you place on a life. An unimportant life. A life without privilege. The boy who died on the river, that boy’s value is your value. That’s what defines an age, that’s… what defines a species. "

#DoctorWho #Quotes

The story of Wil Wheaton being pressured off Mastodon (regardless of what you think of him; I don't think he's perfect and that's not the point) shows that there is no platform-wide defense to harassment and online mobs and showcases a way that the instance structure may be even more vulnerable to pressure. This article seems like a good discussion of some of the ways to solve that for admins. https://www.codesections.com/blog/mastodon-mobs-and-mastodon-mobs/

[Full-time] Server- / Systemadministratoren (m/w) at TUXEDO Computers https://www.fossjobs.net/job/10001/server-systemadministratoren-mw-at-tuxedo-computers/ #jobs

"Backdrop CMS is a lightweight, easy to deploy Drupal fork specifically designed for small businesses and non-profits." Just one of the projects we welcomed this year that specifically helps other non-profits. https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2018/dec/19/newpeople/

One study found that keeping a gratitude journal decreased materialism, and bolstered generosity among adolescents.
https://n.pr/2Ao9HBB

It’s about perspective