nigel
nigel
I had a realisation. All this self-hosting and pain and learning I put myself through:
It is the equivalent of someone who works in IT doing a bunch of stuff to their car themself, modifying things so they are just so, and doing their own maintenance.
I look at those people and go WHY! THERE ARE FAR BETTER USES OF YOUR TIME!
So yeah, presumably IT folks look at people like me battling after-hours with self-hosting things… basically like that. 
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Falk Heiland 🇺🇦 🇪🇺
falkheiland@fosstodon.org@nigel nothing wrong with learning / having a hobby
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@falkheiland I know, the comparison just amused me immensely - and I’d never discourage folks from doing their own car stuff just because I’m disillusioned with it from work 
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Falk Heiland 🇺🇦 🇪🇺
falkheiland@fosstodon.org@nigel i also think its important for people outside of any industry to have that cross-over? knowledge. otherwise all there will be is only google, ms, amazon etc.
in case of cars that approach might be a lost cause already, except you have access to pre computerized vehicles i guess.
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Eugene 
evgandr@bsd.cafe
@nigel Ah, that's why I'm from IT and still playing with selfhosting in my free time — I just don't have a car and a garage (but I'm planning)! 
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R.L. Dane 
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rl_dane@polymaths.social
Imagine if people who worked on their old hot rods and beat-up Mustangs in their garage were looked on as weirdos and counter-cultural like people who do their own actual computing are.
"Man, who's THAT guy covered in grease?"
"Oh he's weird bob, he works on his own cars!"
"Oh man, he must be a terrorist or something. What is wrong with those people? Why can't you just buy a new Ford every five years like everyone else? FREAK!"
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@falkheiland very true, and also true about modern cars; I hate them.
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About
Having been on Fedi for some time (since 2017) and jumping across various platforms and taking some time off on occasion, I am back with an Akkoma instance. Quiescent Cafe is my comfy space; quiet and chill, a place to talk about interests and the good things in life.
Automatically included with the Akkoma sign-up is an XMPP account with Matrix gateway. See the Server Info below for more details.
Registering
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Donations
To ensure this continues to exist, donations can be made to help cover the hosting and associated expenses like domain renewal and backups.
Either of the one off or recurring donation options are appreciated. It says swansinflight as it uses the same account as my photography.
Moderators and Bus-Factor
1. At the moment this is just me. If it grows beyond more than several users, Moderators will chosen from the member base. If I get hit by a bus or otherwise disappear, this will keep running for approximately a month until hosting isn't paid, realistically more than a month as I keep the account in credit. My wife will have all the details to log in and inform local users of their options, whether that is taking over the server or migrating to another instance.
Rules
- Don't be a dick.
- Treat others as you would have them treat you.
If I have to elaborate more than this, or boundaries are attempted to be pushed, then this is not the place for you. Anyone signing up here should be an adult, and capable of making adult decisions. If I have to make a decision, then my decision is final. This server is not a democracy.
Server Info
Akkoma
This Akkoma instance is hosted in the Netherlands.
XMPP
An ejabberd instance is running on the same server.
Previously it authenticated against Akkoma, and I would like to get that set up again. But in the mean time simply request and I will create an xmpp account for you. There is no web client associated, you will need to install an app. I recommend Gajim for Linux and Windows, and Monocles Chat or Conversations on Android. iOS seems a bit hit and miss, but have heard Monal is okay. There a plenty of other options, but I have found these the most solid.