Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:Building open communities and useful, usable tech for good.
https://ROOST.tools OSS Community Manager
@gnome@floss.social Foundation Director
@flathub@floss.social contributor
Previously: partners & community @EndlessAccess@mastodon.social, co-founder & CXO at @elementary@mastodon.social; UX & web at @system76@fosstodon.org.
Still an emo kid at heart 🖤
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:Okay it’s probably obvious/I’m over-thinking it, but I really like that every word in the @roost.tools@bsky.brid.gy acronym carries weight.
Here’s what ROOST stands for: (🧵
)
#ROOST #TrustAndSafety #OpenSource
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:If you invite wolves into your big tent, you can’t turn around and say you stand with the sheep. The sheep have all run away, or been eaten.
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:If you’re on Linux, there’s a good chance you use GNOME: it’s the default experience across Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora Workstation, Endless OS, and more. If you’re on another desktop, you still likely use components developed by GNOME contributors—or maybe you get apps from Flathub.
Want to become more than just a user? How about… a friend? 🥺
Become a Friend of GNOME to support GNOME, Flathub, and the work we do!
https://donate.gnome.org/
#GNOME #Flathub #Linux #OpenSource
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:Remember to share positive posts, memes, etc. about open source things you use and like. A simple “I like this” or “thanks for working on this” can go a long way!
Happy people carry on using things quietly while negativity gets shared, memed, and shoved in front of folks who work on your favorite projects. One negative comment too often outweighs ten positive ones, because human brains are dumb.
Spread positivity, save someone from burnout.
#OpenSource #GNOME #Linux #FOSS #FLOSS #FreeSoftware
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:My kids got a nice piano for Christmas, aaaand it has a paid cloud subscription to access all of the features. 🤬
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:Okay it’s probably obvious/I’m over-thinking it, but I really like that every word in the @roost.tools@bsky.brid.gy acronym carries weight.
Here’s what ROOST stands for: (🧵)
#ROOST #TrustAndSafety #OpenSource
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:I shared with some folks at the Ubuntu Summit last week, but it’s official today: I’ve joined ROOST as OSS Community Manager!
https://cassidyjames.com/blog/ive-joined-roost-oss-community-open-online-safety/
I’m stoked to dive into building and supporting an active and sustainable contributor community around open source trust and safety tools, as well as helping improve the discourse and understanding of open source in the trust and safety world.
#ROOST #OpenSource #TrustAndSafety
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:If you invite wolves into your big tent, you can’t turn around and say you stand with the sheep. The sheep have all run away, or been eaten.
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:Today I got Plushtodon a boyfriend: Turnip Boy! Apparently one of just 539 ever produced.
Shout out to everyone I met from @snoozykazoo@mastodon.social at GodotCon Boston; you were all such wonderful human beings that I literally ordered this on the spot. And he’s finally here! 🙌
#TurnipBoy #Plushtodon
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:If you’re on Linux, there’s a good chance you use GNOME: it’s the default experience across Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora Workstation, Endless OS, and more. If you’re on another desktop, you still likely use components developed by GNOME contributors—or maybe you get apps from Flathub.
Want to become more than just a user? How about… a friend? 🥺 Become a Friend of GNOME to support GNOME, Flathub, and the work we do!
https://donate.gnome.org/
#GNOME #Flathub #Linux #OpenSource
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:I’m looking for anyone in my circles who:
• is a front-end web developer
• has some design sense
• understands the allure of buying a Linux computer
• is open to paid work
A Linux computer company reached out asking if I was available for paid work on their website and while I would love to, I’m just not able to find the time right now. But they’re a great company and I would love to connect them with someone!
#Linux #OpenSource #WebDesign #WebDev
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:I generally don’t share photos, videos, or details of my kids publicly for their privacy—if I do, it’s with their faces obscured and as few details as possible.
A cool thing about having a family Mastodon server is that I do feel comfortable having private accounts for my kids here where I share more candid photos and what they’re up to!
If I at least vaguely know you and you’re interested in keeping up with my family’s general hijinks, feel free to request to follow @lucy@mastodon.blaede.family and @nora@mastodon.blaede.family.
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:Remember to share positive posts, memes, etc. about open source things you use and like. A simple “I like this” or “thanks for working on this” can go a long way!
Happy people carry on using things quietly while negativity gets shared, memed, and shoved in front of folks who work on your favorite projects. One negative comment too often outweighs ten positive ones, because human brains are dumb.
Spread positivity, save someone from burnout.
#OpenSource #GNOME #Linux #FOSS #FLOSS #FreeSoftware
Cassidy James :rr: :gg: :fh:I have a blog! It’s not monetized in any way, just my own place on the Internet to share my thoughts and writing, like:
• Linux-adjacent hardware
• Android, Google, and de-Googling
• UX architecture/design
• Raspberry Pi
• Personal takes on open source stuff
• Random things to help someone (e.g. myself) out when searching the Internet in the future
Basically, if you like following me here, follow my blog for similar stuff, but better thought out. ☺
️ There’s even RSS!
https://cassidyjames.com/blog/