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| DATE | 2020-03-12 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [Hangout - NYLXS] Everything you need to know about LibrePlanet
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another rip in the very fabric of society
I bet 100 Qumquats on the Star Fleet Captain.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 08:52:43PM -0400, Zoe Kooyman wrote:
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> Dear Ruben Safir,
>
> It's been a bumpy road, but in just three days, [LibrePlanet 2020][1]
> will continue -- now **online-only** for the first time, and via a
> fully free streaming setup. We are excited to hear from our fantastic
> speakers and connect with the global free software community. Read on
> to see how you can participate!
>
> [1]: https://www.libreplanet.org/2020
>
> ## [All in-person events canceled][2] and discouraged
>
> As a reminder, we have canceled *all* in-person events associated with
> LibrePlanet 2020. This includes the "extracurricular" events like the
> Free Software Foundation (FSF) office open house, as well as the women
> and nonbinary dinner.
>
> [2]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/libreplanet-2020-in-person-component-canceled-but-well-see-you-online
>
> In the interest of everyone's health, even if you are in Boston, we
> ask that you do not visit the FSF office unless you make specific
> advance arrangements with us (such as for streaming your talk). We
> normally pride ourselves on welcoming visitors year-round, so this is
> hard for us, too, but we appreciate your understanding.
>
> ## How to watch online
>
> Our tech team will be working tirelessly during the entire conference
> to make the online experience of the event as smooth as
> possible. Bookmark the [libreplanet.org/2020/live][3] page as your
> starting point.
>
> [3]: https://www.libreplanet.org/2020/live
>
> The [schedule for the online conference][4] will be sticking as
> closely to the original schedule as possible, with some variation due
> to speaker availability and technical requirements -- only this time,
> instead of speaking from Boston, talks will be delivered from all over
> the "libre" planet! Thankfully, barring any last-minute complications,
> we still anticipate our three exciting keynote speeches, with
> presentations by Internet Archive founder [Brewster Kahle][5], Public
> Lab co-founder [Shannon Dosemagen][6], and [a panel of young
> hackers][7] talking about their interpretations of the conference's
> "Free the Future" theme. You also won't want to miss the announcement
> of this year's Free Software Award winners on Saturday evening.
>
> [4]: https://libreplanet.org/2020/program/
> [5]: https://www.fsf.org/news/first-libreplanet-2020-keynote-announcement-internet-archive-founder-brewster-kahle
> [6]: https://www.fsf.org/news/environmental-activist-shannon-dosemagen-joins-fsf-conference-keynote-lineup
> [7]: https://www.fsf.org/news/young-hackers-to-deliver-opening-keynote-for-libreplanet-conference
>
> Please note that the United States has just transitioned into Daylight
> Saving Time (DST), which may have put us an hour further away from
> your region. All times listed in the schedule are given in terms of
> the [UTC−04:00][8] timezone.
>
> [8]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC%E2%88%9204:00
>
> ## Audience participation
>
> As in past years, remote participation will be facilitated via the
> timeless IRC communication platform, but our plans are expanding this
> year, as we expect increased virtual participation from both viewers
> and speakers. IRC will enable you to mingle with other LibrePlanet
> participants, and will allow even more attendees to participate in
> each session's Q&A section, since an FSF staff member or volunteer
> will be present for every session to collect questions from the chat,
> and relay them to our speakers (assuming the speaker provides time for
> questions). FSF staff and volunteers will also be present to ensure
> that the online conference adheres to the [Safe Space Policy][9].
>
> [9]: https://libreplanet.org/2020/safe-space-policy/
>
> As people have already become familiar with them and to prevent any
> confusion, we are keeping the planned channel names, which were named
> for the rooms in the venue we had intended to use. After all, everyone
> can appreciate "freedom!"
>
> You can participate in the LibrePlanet IRC chat by joining one of the
> following channels, all on the [Freenode network][10].
>
> [10]: https://freenode.net
>
> * General: #libreplanet
> * Back Bay Grand Ballroom: #libreplanet\_room\_grand
> * Patriot Room: #libreplanet\_room\_patriot
> * Freedom Room: #libreplanet\_room\_freedom
>
> ## Lightning talks
>
> One good thing about moving the conference to cyberspace is the
> increased opportunity it gives us for lightning talks! We'll be able
> to accept prerecorded lightning talks this year, giving you an
> opportunity to give the world a (brief!) introduction to your favorite
> free software project, or your free software-related ideas and
> obsessions.
>
> Lightning talks can be submitted following the [instructions][11] we
> posted. In order to ensure that our schedule stays on track, you must
> keep your talk **below five minutes** in length. To keep LibrePlanet
> memorable and engaging, we also ask that any prerecorded talks be
> videos that were recorded for the purpose of LibrePlanet streaming,
> and not be videos of talks you have given at other conferences or
> events.
>
> [11]: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/LibrePlanet:Conference/2020/Lightning_Talks
>
> # Social media
>
> Are you on GNU social, Mastodon, Diaspora, or another microblogging
> platform? Please post **I'm watching #LibrePlanet online! at
> https://u.fsf.org/live**, and share your experience.
>
> We will be posting continual updates throughout both days of the
> conference. Follow the Free Software Foundation on these microblog
> services:
>
> * GNU social at status.fsf.org/fsf
> * Mastodon at -at-fsf-at-hostux.social
> * fsf-at-framasphere.org on Diaspora
>
> You can also find us on Twitter at twitter.com/fsf -- to read about
> why we use Twitter, but only with caveats, see [fsf.org/twitter][12].
>
> [12]: https://www.fsf.org/twitter
>
> ## Support the FSF by buying LibrePlanet T-shirts and other gear
>
> We're going to have to forego the famous GNU Press merchandise table
> this year, but you'll still be able to order as many shirts, scarves,
> books, and sundry items as you like from the [FSF's online
> shop][13]. From there, you can get your souvenir shirt [commemorating
> the first ever fully online LibrePlanet][14]. If you have
> pre-purchased a LibrePlanet 2020 T-shirt, expect to hear from us
> soon. Your purchases are key to funding LibrePlanet and the rest of
> the FSF's work.
>
> [13]: https://shop.fsf.org
> [14]: https://shop.fsf.org/tshirts-hoodies/libreplanet-2020-t-shirt
>
> In previous years, conference attendees have also been able to buy
> raffle tickets at the GNU Press table to win great freedom-respecting
> prizes. This year we were generously donated prizes by our [in-kind
> sponsors][15]. While we won't be able to hold a raffle online this
> year, we will be announcing a chance for you to win prizes next
> week. Stay tuned!
>
> [15]: https://libreplanet.org/2020/sponsors/
>
>
> ## Requesting a registration fee refund
>
> If you're not an [FSF associate member][16], it's likely that you paid
> for a conference registration. Before requesting a refund, we ask that
> you keep in mind that the FSF is a nonprofit with a social mission,
> and canceling an event the size of LibrePlanet places a large
> financial and administrative burden on us. Please consider using the
> price of your admission as a donation to the FSF to show your support.
>
> [16]: https://fsf.org/join
>
> At the same time, we understand that the conference you paid to attend
> is no longer happening in the same way. If you would like to request a
> refund, please email your request to
>
> We look forward to seeing you online this year's LibrePlanet!
>
> Zoë Kooyman
> Program Manager
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