Here we are with another roundup of things I have been working on, complete with a juicy foray into the archives too. So, sit back, grab a cup of something delicious, and enjoy.
To gamify or not to gamify community (opensource.com)
In this piece I explore whether gamification is something we should apply to building communities. I also pull from my experience building a gamification platform for Ubuntu called Ubuntu Accomplishments.
The GitLab Master Plan
(gitlab.com)
Recently I have been working with GitLab. The team has been building their vision for conversational development and I MCed their announcement of their plan. You can watch the video below for convenience:
Social Media: 10 Ways To Not Screw It Up (jonobacon.com)
Here I share 10 tips and tricks that I have learned over the years for doing social media right. This applies to tooling, content, distribution, and more. I would love to learn your tips too, so be sure to share them in the comments!
Linux, Linus, Bradley, and Open Source Protection
(jonobacon.com)
Recently there was something of a spat in the Linux kernel community about when is the right time to litigate companies who misuse the GPL. As a friend of both sides of the debate, this was my analysis.
The Psychology of Report/Issue Templates (jonobacon.com)
As many of you will know, I am something of a behavioral economics fan. In this piece I explore the interesting human psychology behind issue/report templates. It is subtle nudges like this that can influence the behavioral patterns you want to see.
My Reddit AMA
It would be remiss without sharing a link to my recent reddit AMA where I was asked a range of questions about community leadership, open source, and more. Thanks to all of you who joined and asked questions!
Looking For Talent
I also posted a few pieces about some companies who I am working with who want to hire smart, dedicated, and talented community leaders. If you are looking for a new role, be sure to see these:
- ClusterHQ Evangelist (based in San Francisco)
- data.world Director of Community (based in Austin)
From The Archives
Dan Ariely on Building More Human Technology, Data, Artificial Intelligence, and More (forbes.com)
My Forbes piece on the impact of behavioral economics on technologies, including an interview with Dan Ariely, TED speaker, and author of many books on the topic.
Advice for building a career in open source (opensource.com)
In this piece I share some recommendations I have developed over the years for those of you who want to build a career in open source. Of course, I would love to hear you tips and tricks too!
