We noticed that "matchmaker" is the term used for a marriage broker, or remind people of dating, which is (usually :P) not what we're going for here.
Do you have other name suggestions for a bot that connects you randomly to other fedi accounts that follow the bot, with the goal of having a chat and get to know each other better?
We think we'll be ready for a trial run pretty soon! So we have another question:
Imagine the bot would initially match you once per week. At which time should the bot ideally send out the DMs that you've been matched with another person?
Which downsides/upsides would these different times have for you?
(These might be other times of day for you if you're not in a European timezone.)
This method to build more familiarity and trust in a group is something I know from the @recursecenter@mastodon.social, where it's known as the "coffee chat bot". I've also used it at my Birthday Barcamps, and at the EnthusiastiCon I co-organized in 2020. It can be a bit scary at first, but very rewarding!
Also, get in touch if you'd like to help building this tool! We're just getting started with the concept. :)
We noticed that "matchmaker" is the term used for a marriage broker, or remind people of dating, which is (usually :P) not what we're going for here.
Do you have other name suggestions for a bot that connects you randomly to other fedi accounts that follow the bot, with the goal of having a chat and get to know each other better?
Four days until my Japanese test!! 😱
I've settled on a learning pattern where I mostly do practice tests, focusing on the listening section.
I still think the Bunpro tests (https://bunpro.jp/jlpt_practice_tests) are one of the best resources you can find at this stage, because they will also explain why you answered wrong, and you can learn a lot from that.
Today, I did the first test where I got over 70% of the answers right in an N4 test – that's Bunpro's criterion for "passing"! \o/
I try to review the practice tests and put the key information/vocabulary I would've needed to know in my "drilling" file – it's like a lazy Anki! :D
I mark whether or not I got an answer right with + or - at the beginning of a line, and then later can search for a regex like ^-.*-, to review questions I got wrong two times, including on the latest attempt.
Probably not the most efficient approach, but it works for me for "drilling".
Only two weeks left until my #Japanese test (#JLPT N4)! Found a great source for practice tests at https://bunpro.jp/jlpt_practice_tests.
They are freely accessible without a login; are really high-quality; and have detailed feedback on why the false answers are wrong.
I think my biggest risk of failing the test is not getting enough points in the Listening section, so I'll focus on practicing these a lot!
Four days until my Japanese test!! 😱 I've settled on a learning pattern where I mostly do practice tests, focusing on the listening section.
I still think the Bunpro tests (https://bunpro.jp/jlpt_practice_tests) are one of the best resources you can find at this stage, because they will also explain why you answered wrong, and you can learn a lot from that.
Today, I did the first test where I got over 70% of the answers right in an N4 test – that's Bunpro's criterion for "passing"! \o/
RE: https://chaos.social/@blinry/115338352684395846
The applications are closed now. In the end, 7 projects made use of my offer to discuss/review potential ideas, which makes me really happy! :)
And I saw some really good ideas, y'all! No matter whether or not you receive funding, I hope you can build what you're passionate about! ✨
For anyone who wants to apply next year, my offer remains open – especially for people underrepresented in tech, or who don't feel confident applying for open-source funding.
Heard about the @PrototypeFund@mastodon.social? They fund #opensource projects in Germany/the EU with up to 158k EUR! Applications are open until the end of November.
I've received funding from them several times – if you're considering applying, I can offer my help:
I can give you feedback on your idea, proof-read your application, or give general hints and insights into how the funding works!
(I'm not interested in helping LLM/blockchain or other exploitative projects.) Otherwise, get in touch, anytime! 🤙
@jisho@mastodon.social Oh hi, you're on Mastodon! I just wanted to say thanks for building Jisho, it's my favorite online dictionary since many years!! <3
I have a long history of learning Japanese, on and off. Started around 2010, and had a couple of more or less intense learning phases.
But it's good to see that some things always seem to stick from the previous phases. :)
This time, in preparation for the N4 test, I feel like I'm always learning at the edge of my abilities, which is sometimes exhausting… but it's very satisfying when I hear a piece of conversation and just understand it! ✨
Only two weeks left until my #Japanese test (#JLPT N4)! Found a great source for practice tests at https://bunpro.jp/jlpt_practice_tests.
They are freely accessible without a login; are really high-quality; and have detailed feedback on why the false answers are wrong.
I think my biggest risk of failing the test is not getting enough points in the Listening section, so I'll focus on practicing these a lot!
Together with @piko@chaos.social, I'd like to pitch an idea to you, and gather some feedback:
The Fedi Matchmaker Bot! A way to get to know your followers better!
You follow a special bot account, and once per week, it will select random pairs, and introduce you to each other. You can then schedule a call or a chat, and get to know each other a bit!
Are there any features that would be important to you? Do you have better name ideas?
And most importantly, would you enjoy participating?
This method to build more familiarity and trust in a group is something I know from the @recursecenter@mastodon.social, where it's known as the "coffee chat bot". I've also used it at my Birthday Barcamps, and at the EnthusiastiCon I co-organized in 2020. It can be a bit scary at first, but very rewarding!
Also, get in touch if you'd like to help building this tool! We're just getting started with the concept. :)
Together with @piko@chaos.social, I'd like to pitch an idea to you, and gather some feedback:
The Fedi Matchmaker Bot! A way to get to know your followers better!
You follow a special bot account, and once per week, it will select random pairs, and introduce you to each other. You can then schedule a call or a chat, and get to know each other a bit!
Are there any features that would be important to you? Do you have better name ideas?
And most importantly, would you enjoy participating?
I did the mock test from https://jlptsensei.com/downloads/jlpt-n4-practice-test/ last week, and scored
61% in the vocabulary section
54% in the grammar section and
64% in the listening section.
Around "half of the score" is required to pass, but these are scaled scores… So it's hard to tell whether I would've passed.
But I'm quite happy nevertheless, because in 2021, I had the following scores in a mock test:
37% vocab
38% grammar
50% listening
So there's definitely some progress! ^_^
I have a long history of learning Japanese, on and off. Started around 2010, and had a couple of more or less intense learning phases.
But it's good to see that some things always seem to stick from the previous phases. :)
This time, in preparation for the N4 test, I feel like I'm always learning at the edge of my abilities, which is sometimes exhausting… but it's very satisfying when I hear a piece of conversation and just understand it! ✨
blinry