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Title: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Artim on August 14, 2017, 08:55:14 AM
I know Linux Lite is probably officially represented on Facebook, which is cool.  Maybe there's a fan page or something too.

But Facebook isn't the only social network, and lots of Linux-friendly folk hang out on Diaspora* (https://diasporafoundation.org/), a privacy-respecting, open-source, federated social network.

With your permission, I'd like to create an "unofficial Linux Lite Fan Page" or something on Diaspora if you guys don't mind or if you don't have time to fuss around learning a whole 'nother social network.  You might reach a whole lot of new people there (I even brought one "Diasporian" to Linux Lite just from conversation).

Wha'd'y'think?
Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Jerry on August 14, 2017, 09:08:35 AM
Go for it. Please give me the details so I can see how it evolves. Thank you.

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Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: elelme on August 14, 2017, 11:09:20 AM
Be sure to let us know the name of the pod (category)  when you have it set up, Robin.

Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Artim on August 14, 2017, 07:47:06 PM
Yay!  Linux Lite's "unofficial" Fan Page on Diaspora can be found by searching "[email protected]" (without quotes).

The profile and all posts are public.  I chose that pod because it links to Facebook, so that anything shared on the Linux Lite Facebook Page can be copied to the Diaspora page as well.  I can't set that up without the account info for that Facebook account, but if you decide to manage the account yourself, Jerry (or designated representative), you can link it to the Facebook page and reach abuncha more people!

Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: elelme on August 23, 2017, 10:58:17 AM
Thanks, but I couldn't find it. Pardon my ignorance, but
do you have to become a member to see the page?
Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Artim on August 23, 2017, 07:43:42 PM
Thanks, but I couldn't find it. Pardon my ignorance, but
do you have to become a member to see the page?

I should be visible to anyone on the Internet.  The Diaspora ID reads like an e-mail address, but put it in quotes and enter it in a search engine.  It should take you to the page.  Much easier to join a Diaspora pod though, and follow [email protected]
Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: elelme on August 23, 2017, 07:58:52 PM
Okay, thanks, RandomBoy!



Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Jerry on August 23, 2017, 09:54:28 PM
This link works for me - https://whatsnewz.com/people/241d3aa0636f01356b64025bc6921a15
Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: elelme on August 24, 2017, 10:50:08 AM
Thank you, Jerry! Some of us ,like elelme ;D  , are just too illiterate.
I bookmarked it.
Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Artim on August 30, 2017, 05:55:32 AM
Well it looks like the whatsnewz pod has lost federation for the last four days, and the "podmin" (server administrator) hasn't even noticed.  I may migrate the account to another pod (server) that is more reliable.  If/when I do I'll post the URL here.

Or if you prefer, Jerry, you can create an official Linux Lite page on a reliable pod (I suggest joindiaspora.com) and I'll just delete the "unofficial" one.  Let me know, k?

Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Jerry on August 30, 2017, 08:57:45 AM
Does this show up? - [email protected] https://joindiaspora.com/people/fee16ff06faf013537270242ac110007
Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: trinidad on August 30, 2017, 10:15:29 AM
Previous link seems to be working now.

TC
Title: Re: Representation on Diaspora
Post by: Artim on August 30, 2017, 06:45:55 PM
Thanks, Jerry!  That pod is Diaspora's "main" one, so federation is unlikely to fail for 5 days like the other pod.  You can simply post links to new announcements and stuff on the new account, and I'll delete the old one at whatsnewz.com.

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