as some of you know, i'm writing a decentralized #foss reddit-like, not- #usenet server/web client called #tomo.

i'm at the stage where i need to make some decisions about how discussion groups are organized on the network, and i'd like your thoughts.

an open question for #fidoNet, #usenet and #reddit users of yore:

1. do you prefer nntp's hierarchical tree-style format for groups, e.g. alt.binaries.warez.ibm.pc.old, or reddit's flat organization of /r/mysubreddit? how about fidonet-style?

2. what's a reasonable character limit on group names? e.g. reddit enforces a 21 character limit on subreddit titles.

me 🤝 google

getting into a project and then abandoning it after a while

Why do we have Pop-Tarts but not Mom-Tarts?

Because of the pastry-archy!

It's 10:32 AM Eastern and I'm glad you are alive.

Thanks for being here with me.

#MakeKindnessNormal

It's time to elect two Board Members for @osi, and I'm running again. 🙏

This is a crucial time to defend the definition of #opensource. As governments #regulate the #tech industry to protect us from #cybersecurity threats, I believe the OSI must be engaged and must continue protecting #opensource from liability.

My full candidacy statement:
https://opensource.org/board-member/aeva-black/

General information about the election:
https://blog.opensource.org/meet-the-2023-candidates-for-osis-board/

If you'd like to ask me any questions, I would prefer they be directed via the OSI's elections page, but I'll try to answer them here as well.

Thanks! 💜