MX Linux Forum

not 200, 2,000

richb wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:20 pm

KBD wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:15 pm Must admit I cringe when I see the words "MX Linux Facebook group". But I'm glad someone is willing to get into the slime to help those interested in MX.

Actually no slime there. It is not your normal Facebook. Over 200 members and very active and helpful.

Facebook has received so much negative press that I won't go into it. They have correctly earned their horrible reputation regarding privacy issues.
Nevertheless, I do appreciate those who work to help MX users no matter the venue.

Jerry3904 wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:25 pm not 200, 2,000

Yep, sticky key.

Luke Skywalker my Jedi, beat down the evil empire Facebook, let it be with you.

KBD wrote: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:15 pm Must admit I cringe when I see the words "MX Linux Facebook group". But I'm glad someone is willing to get into the slime to help those interested in MX.

After over 25 years on Usenet, Facebook is a calm, peaceful haven! The local area FB group where I live has over 26,000 members - 25% of the population, or around 50% of the adult population. It's really useful for getting and giving information on rapidly changing situations. It's well-moderated. which is key to a successful group. Of course, you need to choose which posts to read, and ignore any which might irritate.

The privacy issues don't bother me; I only give what I'm happy to. ;-)

Chris

I always find it hilarious when people complain about 'privacy' on Facebook.
As if they are posting on their refrigerator in their kitchen when they are actually posting on a fence in Central Park.
What part of 'social' don't you understand?

John Gay wrote: Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:40 am I always find it hilarious when people complain about 'privacy' on Facebook.
As if they are posting on their refrigerator in their kitchen when they are actually posting on a fence in Central Park.
What part of 'social' don't you understand?

Indeed, and the privacy options in Facebook now are comprehensive and fine-grained should you choose to use them.

Chris

I feel that a FaceBook group allows quicker potential replies, as well as targeting groups that might not like the forum format.
It was thanks to the FaceBook post that I knew not to upgrade my Laptop due to the kernel issue.
But I also understand those who don't FaceBook.
But having a FaceBook group as well only expands the reach of support and that is a good thing.

well i don't use social media , i only use facebook for discount , or registering a site membership that have partnership with the respective social media , even then it's a faux identity with a open-source faux e-mail generator , and im not doing it on the daily driver machine ...

i personally want something like gitter or discord but i don't know if i can get approvals from the devs ...

Has nothing to do with the devs... Gitter is open-source and there are deb files for installation
https://gitter.im/apps
Discord is proprietary but also has a deb for 64 bit
https://discordapp.com/download