Premise: this document is intended as a template for proposing new instances - where an instance is generally assumed to be software running on a subdomain of daoine.net Exampes of the kind of software under cosnideration can be found in Delightful Fediverse Apps or Awesome Self Hosted
Nothing here is final, and this document is shared to encourage discussion and provide opportunity for feedback.
The general principle is that more people can do more things under the umbrella of Mastodaoine CLG, provided they are in line with community goals and values. While that's subjective, it can be taken to include:
- privacy extended to the user
- a safe environment which is moderated
- supporting community values, especially in line with how mastodon.ie is operated
What software or service exactly are you hoping to run? Provide links.
Who will run the technical part? This should be at least one person acting as a server admin when necessary, and one other server admin or emergency backup admin.
Alternatively, if the chosen software has commercial hosting available, one named account admin is sufficient. A representative for Mastodaoine CLG ("the group") may be required to be an account admin also.
There should be at least two listed mods. This may be the same people that run the tech but does not have to be.
For the proposal, there is no real name requirement, though links to online identities are required, eg: Mastodon or other profile. As much as possible, individuals should have an established presence and be reputable, such that assessors can have confidence in them. The advice of established community members may be part of this.
After approval, legal identities may be requested for key individuals, including any server admins and at least one moderator or the head of the moderation team.
How much will the instance cost to run, including hosting and anything else required. Invoices for services rendered should be cc'd to [email protected] If the invoice includes unrelated items, it should be itemised such that the relevant costs can be isolated.
Payment or part payment, depending on the invoice, will be made directly to the service provider, and not to the admins or mods. This will be paid directly from the Mastodaoine CLG account.
Provide relevant information about moderation and safety on the software, and what that will look like. This may be links to docs, or videos of the features in use elsewhere.
What will be in place to backup the service, and has restoration been tested.
- Proposal
- What
- Who
- Costs
- Set-up
- Software installed
- Subdomain set up
- Short list of users sign up
- Evaluation
- Moderation and safety demo and evaluation
- Backup and restoration demo
- Test usage by volunteers
- Compliance in place for GDPR etc
- Approval
- Invite people to apply
- Announcement by Mastodon.ie or related accounts
If work has gone in but approval conditions are not met, volunteers may be granted time to fix things up. If for whatever reason the group opt not to approve, volunteers will be granted time to migrate if they wish to do so, after which time the subdomain will be removed.
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