I have never had so many people tell me to "Just fork it" as I had today. They told me my contributions weren't valued, because I hadn't contributed code.

What they all had in common? Seemingly Cis-het men, who I'd never heard about before, or seen in any of the discussions about the project. And none of them acted like they knew I had ever contributed to the project either.

But what spurred me on was the #ForkOff attitude.

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 04:42

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 04:42

Jun 03, 2018, 04:42

maloki | new home @maloki

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I was like. Hmm, they know we can't fork alone, that much is clear.

It's the typical "If you think you can do it better yourself then go and do so", comes with gaming as well.

What can I do well though, what has been my contribution to Mastodon? It's organizing people and listening to the community.

Huh. So I decided to reach out, and ask the community, who probably went through similar feelings as me today, what they want.

**maloki | new home** @maloki · 2018-06-03T04:46:40Z

maloki | new home @maloki

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I also had a WHOLE OTHER survey in my head, for Main Masto development. For the people who responded with No to if they wanted to #ForkOff.

I had already planned out what I'd be working on over the summer. Finding out what the needs of the community was, was high on my todo list, so was governance.

Then I remembered, Main Masto isn't my responsibility anymore. If Eugen really wanted to know what the community wants and needs, he can make a thorough survey himself.

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**Miredly** @Miredly@mastodon.technology · Jun 03, 2018, 04:47

**Miredly** @Miredly@mastodon.technology · Jun 03, 2018, 04:47

Jun 03, 2018, 04:47

Miredly @Miredly@mastodon.technology

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@maloki As far as I can tell, his metric is based entirely on github comments?

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 04:52

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 04:52

Jun 03, 2018, 04:52

maloki | new home @maloki

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So here we are, #ForkOff-ing

This is for the community, who feel like their voice doesn't matter because they can't contribute code.

This is even for Gargron, because he wont have to deal with us nagging him anymore.

You do you, and we'll do us.

This isn't a hostile action, this is self-care.

#SelfCare

**Noëlle the 8-Bit🏳️‍🌈🎄** @noelle · Jun 03, 2018, 04:53

**Noëlle the 8-Bit🏳️‍🌈🎄** @noelle · Jun 03, 2018, 04:53

Jun 03, 2018, 04:53

Noëlle the 8-Bit🏳️‍🌈🎄 @noelle

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@maloki now that you've said all that, darling, it's time for bed. <3

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 04:53

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 04:53

Jun 03, 2018, 04:53

maloki | new home @maloki

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@noelle Yes!

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 07:14

**maloki | new home** @maloki · Jun 03, 2018, 07:14

Jun 03, 2018, 07:14

maloki | new home @maloki

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I understand some confusion arose and I'm looking to suggest that we #ForkOffTogether instead of just #ForkOff.

It makes sure its significantly different to not be confused with others or us saying Fork-off, but is actually a positive move we're doing for #selfcare reasons.

Regex filter for those who want to opt out: #forkoff|#forkofftogether|fork-off

(yes yes I know I'm not sleeping yet, but I've taken the meds now will pass out soon)