Slack channel for Bitcoin Unlimited discussion

[e4xit]

Hello, please could I get an invite to the slack channel? I don't know how to PM on this site?...

 

[LightningHuang]

can you add me , please? my email address 13116885@qq.com

 

[bitsko]

Hey, who disabled my account?

 

[HostFat]

I've sent a PM to TrevinHofmann, is there someone else that can invite me?

 

[solex]

@bitsko @HostFat
Can you please PM me your email addresses.

 

[Erik Hedman]

Is the unlimited slack only for unlimited members, or could a mere mortal like me, who just run an unlimited node, have any use of it?

 

[TrevinHofmann]

@Erik Hedman

Just shoot me your email and I'll send an invite!

 

[CubicEarth]

Would someone be able to invite me to the slack channel?

 

[AdrianX]

I am curious to know what happens on the slack channel, can someone please explain why people are using slack channels as opposed to this forum, what they are the benefits and let me know if I am missing anything by not being on one.

my biggest concern being they seem to be relatively private, is that good or bad?

 

[CubicEarth]

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Agreed. I've joined a few different channels ones to find out for myself

 

[freetrader]

Things that happen on Slack:
- general discussion (can't avoid, but mainly it gets lost in the wash)
- asking if someone has seen bug X, or knows a workaround / solution
- people asking devs questions about the software's expected behavior
- devs discussing implementation details, code review clarifications
- interactions with representatives of Bitcoin businesses
- planning, discussion, feedback on projects done by BU (e.g. the Great Firewall of China XthinBlock tests)

I find this forum better for long-term discussions of certain topics. Difficult to retrieve those discussions from Slack right now, but Slack has the advantage that you get to chat live with people you work with on the project, which is nice.

 

[solex]

The slack channel is for more transient discussion and compliments this forum which provides a historical record for measured explanations and formal decisions. This is the place to determine the overall state of Bitcoin Unlimited's efforts to achieve on-chain scaling and decentralized development.

 

[AdrianX]

just came across this while looking at the artistic of federation:

The Secretary is responsible for creating, maintaining and moderating a public forum where discussion can be held.

how is public defined in regards to the BU slack? e.g. I cant read it without an invite?

 

[Griffith]

Hi,
I was wondering if i could get an invite to the bitcoin unlimited slack? my email is [edit provided privately]

thanks,
Griffith

 

[Zangelbert Bingledack]

@AdrianX Slack has drawn some of the discussion away from the forum, which is a substantial loss as it falls down the memory hole, but on the plus side it allows for very fast coordination and propagation of ideas (especially if you are in multiple slacks), quick questions to people who can help fill in a missing piece in your understanding, quick hashing out of various ideas and plans, and some nice focus in certain specialized channels.

Another big downside to Slack is that it is a time sink. Limiting your viewing to some specialized channels can help though.

 

[jtoomim]

Can I have an invitation to the BU slack, please? DM me for the email address.

Also, what do people think about creating a Telegram group, and maybe switching to that? I don't like Slack's interface.

 

[solex]

Hi @jtoomim
Certainly, please DM me with an email to invite.
Yes, slack is not perfect, but it does have a critical mass of >300 users which makes it a big decision to try and move.
Wouldn't Keybase be a better alternative than Telegram, for its extra security?

 

[Griffith]

Telegram sucks. it also requires a phone number which isnt ideal for some people.