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@Raccoon@techhub.socialWhile it probably won't be an issue for 99% of users, just wanted to post another reminder that #TechHub will be moving our server (on which this #Mastodon instance is hosted) from the #US to #Canada, in response to the hostile administration of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. This was planned back in October, contingent on the election results, and will be completed by the 20th.
We will be stationed in #Quebec, where the admin lives, so expect more options for #French speakers, which will be implemented alongside #Espanol and #Portugues as we work to cater better to #CentralAmerica and #SouthAmerica (including #Brasil). We will also be subject to #CanadianLaw, which should not be an issue, as the main difference would be hate speech, which we already explicitly don't allow.
Just letting the #Fediverse know what's happening here. Otherwise, expect business as usual: we will remain committed to providing an open and friendly large-server option for #Tech workers and enthusiasts in #America.
Cross-posted to Twitter for the views, if anyone wants to boost it there...
@paulywill
You mean Welcome BACK: TechHub started out in Canada, and moved to the US at some point. I don't remember the reason it was moved, but @nicdex would.
Personally, anywhere in North America works for me.
@Paulatics
...oh no, does this mean that *I* have to learn French??
(NBD really, we pretty much never get reports on French users.)
@Raccoon I mean, if you personally move to Quebec, then bien sûr. But if you are south of the border, moderating English language users, you’ll be fine.
@Paulatics
By the way, I noticed on your profile it says that you are sitting representative from Alberta. Did you know that there is a way to link your account to and from your official pages, such that Mastodon (and other Fediverse software) will consider you "verified" as being confirmed to be that person? It's free, and basically just involves linking your account from one of your websites. I encourage anyone who has an official position to do that, as it confirms to people that you are in fact that person.
@Raccoon I am working with the admin of my instance on verification. But I promise, I’m a really truly Canadian senator.
I can handle the French users since it's my native language.
It's nice to see politicians getting involved on the fediverse.
Maybe I should try to speak to my local politicians to join either mastodon.quebec or mstdn.ca