What IS Job Machine, anyway?
Job Machine started way back around 2012 as a Google Hangout chat amongst some co-workers. Eventually, it expanded and needed a better platform, and migrated to Slack.
Between then and now, it has grown significantly, morphed, shed old users, and gained new ones, eventually migrating to Matrix.
In Matrix, the Job Machine is a "Space", a collection of chat rooms of various topics. Once you are a member of the Job Machine Space, you can explore all the chat rooms in it.
Anyone with a Matrix account is able to join our Waiting Room, where you can introduce yourself in order to be invited to the Space.
If you are in need of a matrix account, the Job Machine admins operate the mssj.me homeserver, and anyone in the Job Machine can get an invitation for you, all you have to do is ask.
Back to the topIs there a code of conduct?
We have never needed any official Code of Conduct. Generally, because we're such a small group of people, everyone gets to know everyone else and problems tend to work themselves out. However it is worth saying that at a bare minimum the expectation is to treat everyone in Job Machine with respect.
In the words of Bill and Ted: BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER.
The only specific guidance is that calls for violence or hate speech will not be tolerated, as these viewpoints do not support a diverse community or foster intelligent discussion. This is the only warning.
Additionally, our community is founded on interaction. Getting to know each other requires actually
talking to one another, and as such inactive members will occasionally be pruned from the community.
If you are removed from the Job Machine and want to rejoin the conversation, ask to be re-invited by
sending a message in the #waitingroom:jobmachine.org.
Repeat violators or "drive-by" members (folks who surface when they need help, but who generally do not provide any substantive help back) may notice less success when asking to be re-invited, as their behavior violates the "BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER" ideology.
Back to the topWhy Donate?
The awesome part of using Matrix as the foundation for the Job Machine is that you can run your own node, on your own hardware or cloud services, and never touch what we operate. You can manage your own domain and resources and participate in the conversation. However, we offer hosting and fun services like the bots and features that we all use on a regular basis, and those things take time and money to build and manage. So if you appreciate those things, feel free to donate!
There are a variety of options to choose from. If you'd like to give a specific amount as a one-time donation, simply use the "quantity" feature while checking out to give your desired donation. Members who donate on a recurring subscription plan may be eligible for extra swag and gifts if there are funds available as a thank you for their continuing contributions.
All donations are handled through Stripe for secure payment processing. You can manage your subscription through the stripe customer portal as long as you know the email address associated with your payment. If you don't, and want to discontinue a recurring donation, reach out to an admin in matrix or email donate@jobmachine.org, and we will discontinue it at our earliest possible convenience, usually within 2-4 days.
One Time Donations
Change the quantity in your purchase details for a more precise donation amount.- One Time Donation - $1
- One Time Donation - $10
- One Time Donation - $100
Thank you!
Monthly Recurring Donations
Maybe makes you eligible for fun swag if there are leftover funds! Absolutely nothing guaranteed
here, but be sure to use a valid shipping address just in case.- Monthly Donation - $5
- Monthly Donation - $6.66
- Monthly Donation - $10
- Monthly Donation - $25
- Monthly Donation - $50
Thank you!