John Sullivan @johns@librem.one
Former shipper and executive director at the Free Software Foundation, now https://alliterativeadvising.com, https://crazyalansemporium.com, and board of directors for https://f-droid.org.
Joined May 2019
If you're coming to FOSDEM or CopyleftConf and want t-shirts or anything from shop.fsf.org, order with code FOSDEM20 before Wednesday 15th noon Brussels time to get in-person delivery without shipping charges :) (deadline extended!)
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Learn #python and #datascience (or volunteer to mentor) at the sixth "Community Data Science Workshops" in #Seattle in January/February! Register before noon Sunday January 12 at: https://wiki.communitydata.science/Community_Data_Science_Workshops_(Winter_2020)
If you're coming to FOSDEM or CopyleftConf and want t-shirts or anything from https://shop.fsf.org, order with code FOSDEM20 before Wednesday noon Brussels time to get in-person delivery without shipping charges :)
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Overheard someone at the Target return counter returning a gift because they thought it was creepy that it listened to them. There's hope. #privacy
John Sullivan
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We only have two weeks left to achieve our goal of 600 new members by the end of the year. WE NEED YOUR HELP -- tell your friends why they need to join the fight for free software today! https://www.fsf.org/appeal https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1639314
What kind of towel do you need to wipe away pesky security research? Apple : the #DMCA https://www.macrumors.com/2019/12/11/apple-iphone-encryption-dmca-tweet-takedown/
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Coming soon in the FSF store: a special towel you can use to wipe all the Apple products you own into the garbage. https://www.macrumors.com/2019/12/10/apple-pro-display-xdr-cleaning-cloth/ https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1626332
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Jack Dorsey followed Mastodon on Twitter a month ago so it's not like he doesn't know Mastodon exists, take from that what you will
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Because we all use mobile phones so frequently, Replicant is one of our most crucial High Priority Projects. Learn more about how you can contribute to this fully free Android distribution: https://u.fsf.org/2z7 https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1623879
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Boosting Sage Sharp
@_sagesharp_ from birdsite:
Pls RT: I'm looking for a paid contractor to help with Code of Conduct enforcement at PyCon
Looking for candidates who are experienced at enforcing a CoC at events or in an online space. Must be available April 16 to 19 for travel to Pittsburgh, PA USA
https://otter.technology/blog/2019/12/05/2020-coc-workshop-schedule-were-hiring/
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We're one-sixth of the way to our goal of 600 new members by December 31. If you've been thinking of amplifying your voice in the fight for your user rights by joining the FSF, there's no better day than today: https://www.fsf.org/appeal https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1614009
In weekly FSF tech team meeting now -- discussing the pic on https://www.fsf.org/blogs/sysadmin/the-fsf-tech-team-doing-more-for-free-software. Please donate so we can buy them some chairs!
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"Smart" TVs are smart enough to use facial recognition and spy on your habits, but they aren't smart enough to respect your freedom. When even the FBI is cautioning you to "consider whether you are willing to take the risk," you know you've got a problem. https://u.fsf.org/2z0
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The FSF tech team is the heart of our organization, and plays a crucial role in the creation and proliferation of free software. If you use their services, today is the day to show your appreciation: https://u.fsf.org/2yz https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1607884
I appreciate receiving critical/negative feedback. I appreciate receiving it via post even more. I appreciate receiving it handwritten on my favorite paper (Rhodia dot grid) even morer. Wow!
John Sullivan
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Did you miss EmacsConf 2019? Have no fear: videos are here! Enjoy 31 out of the 32 talks given at this groundbreaking online conference: https://u.fsf.org/2yp https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1271392
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Why did @uspto issue a patent on organizing photos? We don’t know, but now it’s being used to sue a non-profit that develops free and open source software. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/12/how-patent-sorting-photos-got-used-sue-free-software-group
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What events are you going to / speaking at in 2020? Trying to shake my calendar up a bit, looking for ideas.
Know any Boston finance pros interested in some flexible hours over the next few months? FSF is looking:
https://www.fsf.org/news/contract-opportunity-bookkeeper Sharing appreciated!
Former shipper and executive director at the Free Software Foundation, now https://alliterativeadvising.com, https://crazyalansemporium.com, and board of directors for https://f-droid.org.
Joined May 2019
