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We are of course building this community so one may ask: why setup another website? A few reasons. It's nice that this website is actively being developed but when you start from scratch it's gonna lack a lot of features that other softwares already have. An important one is the ability to create a real sub instead of just tagging your posts. This encourages users to manage and build their own communities instead of getting assimilated into a frontpage. I realize work is being done in exactly this but I'm simply the type to take an existing software package and set that up. Another reason is because it's fun. And the timing for this is right because Redditors are still looking for a decent alternative. I will get flack for that but I try to see the good in people. I believe we can get the good people from /r/redditalternatives and that will be a good basis for a new community. Digg setup a new community recently. That's on hold for technical reasons but the point is: this sort of thing is in the air right now.
Here's the thing: it isn't up to me to do the community building / social aspect of it right now. It requires a lot of dedication while I have different priorities currently. I will have to build the community to a degree, of course, but by myself I cannot put in the required time for it. Are any of you guys interested in building a new community?
I was thinking of using a software package like HumHub or a containerized Reddit / Saidit instance.
There are a couple of open-source Lemmy-like reddit alternative projects now in case you want to look at them:
https://joinfediverse.wiki/PieFed
https://joinmbin.org/
I didn't try them, but people mention them on /r/redditalternatives all the time.
Yes!
All the eggs in one basket makes an easy target.
I just don't have a lot of time for a lot of baskets.
Decentralization/distribution is great - but has limits and issues. I was 1000% for decentralization until a year or two ago x0x7 explained in a brilliant paragraph or few (wish I could search comments, not just posts) what many overlooked issues are.
Subs = metatags/topics/categories + groups/communities + filters.
I don't see any difference.
IMO, just tag everything, create groups, and make customizable flexible filters to manage both.
Network:
We'd need something like the Fringe Deplorables Web Ring and we'd need a way to cross-post in different communities, whether it's a browser add-on an in-site option or something like the Fediverse.
HumHub:
x0x7 already set up LeverMind.net with HumHub.
Larry and x0x7 agreed to be co-admins. Now that SaidIt is gone and good folks are here, I'd welcome them too. I have a short simple list of criteria to follow somewhere, simply because it's my name paying for the site and when TPTB come at me the problems need to be minimized or focused.
We'd need to finish the documentation (outdated wiki-page) before it opens. x0x7 has spawned and demonstrated some fantastic ideas that must be incorporated into my chaotic outline.
d3rr had set up a Lemmy instance in Docker on my VPS#1. I don't know if it was finished or what was left to do.
Both are years old, as is Projex.Wiki, and may need updating after backing up.
The Lions' Den:
I'm busy building a studio to shoot content in, The Lions' Den, and host freedom meetings, classes, etc.
LeverMind:
One of the creative projects I'm developing is the LeverMind Variety Show (outdated wiki-page) that can help promote LeverMind, GoatMatrix, WikiSpooks, Corbett, and all our favourite sites.
I'm excited because I just bought a bunch more gear, including a Canon R50V!!! If you need a fancier camera then you've either had it before 2025, are a professional, got money to burn, and/or should probably be working on improving the many other aspects of your production.
IMO your post should have been in /s/Projects.
The r/conspiracy spin off used to be a thing. I liked that Matrix was it's own thing but now everyone is trying to make it their own instead of enjoying it for what it is. That ship sailed and so did I. Best of luck with your various ventures.