Re: Should we do something with #git-devel on Freenode?

From: Emily Shaffer <emilyshaffer@google.com>
Date: May 20, 2021, 18:08 UTC
Message-ID: <CAJoAoZknTNNZEvGsm3fjSxsNR4ezv8z=Argj4u6cD=mVtC6E-g@mail.gmail.com>
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On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 10:19 AM Jeff King <peff@peff.net> wrote:

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> So if there is a critical mass of useful people that will hang out on
> the Matrix equivalent of #git (or whatever other tool), then that may
> become a new place. And people who want to do that should let people
> know where they can be found (whatever happens, I'd appreciate a PR to
> https://github.com/git/git-scm.com updating the "Community" page).

Yep, this was my point, really. git-scm and the MyFirstContribution doc both have pointers to #git-devel on Freenode for now, and if we want to move away we should change those.

As for where to go instead, I tend to agree with Junio's statement:

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> > > [...] I do not mind
> > > supporting the folks who were at freenode to show appreciation for
> > > the service they gave us so far, by moving to where they are now.
> > >
> > > If all candidates offer similar level of stability and archival,
> > > that is.

 - Emily