I'd like to welcome all the new folks to our digital meeting place here on Voat. To get everyone up to speed....
We do little to regulate besides removing spam. We had a long discussion about rules and mods...etc.... which all just seems like a waste of time now. You can find it through my comment history.
If anyone would like to be a mod just let the community know here. They can decide.
Suggestions? Improvements? et al. post here for the community to discuss.
PS. I think we can make 'flair' for the page... Does anyone with the know how want to make the board its own unique page design? I'd like it to stand out from the rest.
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xanaxinator ago
I'm a Linux guy with 25+ years under my belt...but I cannot code HTML/XML/AJAX/JAVA worth a shit...unless I'm working with, say, Hadoop and am using JDK/JRE.
If my help is needed or any questions need answering bring them on! Happy to do what I can.
My only suggestion is to revamp the Inbox so you can both delete comments and, when you respond to them, you can see what you are writing while the comment is on-screen AND see the reply when you go back to the Inbox (until you choose to delete it).
I love this site!
ronintetsuro ago
I think maybe you are the one I need to seed with this idea. I am not requesting credit of any kind.
I had a showerthought the other day: What if the best way to help spread -nix adoption is to create a distro that's structured like a modern MMO?
While installing from a liveCD, you get a tutorial build that tasks you through the basics. After the install is complete, there's maybe 25 (or more) 'quests' that task the user with performing what would be considered ground level, necessary tasks for Linux operation/optimization/customization/maintence. Completion of the tasks allows points for use on the distros website (to 'purchase' wallpapers, branded tchotchke apps, themes, ect. - remember the target audience here) and 'achievements' that allow for easy access to share to FaceBook, Twitter, ect.
Further, allow the community to crowd source 'quests', affording them a space to share those quests on FB or a personal space on the distro's domain (that can also house all achievements and current quests completed to date, as well as those to be completed), meaning the learning via instant gratification can continue in perpetuity. Perhaps the quest creators can get a cut of the points earned for every person that creates their quest, building incentive to make them accessible but challenging...
Sorry for the rant, been waiting to find someone to discuss this with... perhaps I should have made this a PM, but I'm new to Voat, not entirely sure how to yet.
xanaxinator ago
I love the idea!!!
I'd try a vanilla install of Ubuntu and write down what you'd add or change.
Then, I can change the Kickstart script to build the machine out in an MMO-like fashion.
This is a GREAT idea. Make sure to PM me. I'm starting a new job next week but would REALLY LIKE to talk to you about this more.
EXCELLENT IDEA!!!
ronintetsuro ago
I'm gonna look into this over the weekend. Glad you like the idea!