Exploring problems and designing solutions... sometimes with software. We all have a lot to learn from each other. he/him/they/them
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Some thoughts about how communities should think about data portability, and why it matters more than ever as AI tools are transforming how we all access the knowledge created by online communities.
blog.discourse.org/2026/01/d…
We just shipped a new version of Discourse today, v2025.11.0
It's got some great new things like the ability to search chat channels, and to allow your site to be indexed in multiple languages.
But those beautiful version numbers... those are nice.
meta.discourse.org/t/release…
We all love to chat, but when we need to learn together it's incredibly valuable to have collective memory.
Here are some ideas to explore when you're ready to build lasting knowledge in your community.
blog.discourse.org/2025/09/t…
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Are you looking to add social elements around your product?
Here are a ton of examples from @poyark including @webflow using Discourse as part of a Product-led marketing strategy: lennysnewsletter.com/i/10788…
Standout PLG products like Figma, Airtable, Miro, Snyk, and Zapier disproportionately attract users through two channels:
1. Organic search/SEO
2. Product virality
In other words, the product is doing their marketing.
Here are a ton of examples of this in action via @poyark:
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Once in awhile I like to feature wallpaper & textures in the bg of my work. Here's a wip of the layers of cracked wallpaper in 'Nestled', a new oil painting for the 'RAIZ' group exhibition that's happening this Saturday with @ThinkspaceArt at The Brand Library & Arts Center.
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We're excited to announce the release of Discourse 3.0 with chat, a customizable sidebar, and an easier setup wizard for new communities 🎉
It's been 9 years since we launched Discourse 1.0! 🎂
We're thrilled to share this latest milestone with you 🎊
blog.discourse.org/2023/01/d…
A new, easy way to create small private space for discussion and collaboration - has our new chat features enabled by default too!
If you just want to peek for fun or curiosity, that's cool too :)
In our mission to support communities of all sizes, we are excited to announce our new Basic Plan! 🎉
All the powerful Discourse features are now more accessible to small private communities of fewer than 100 members. Start a free 14-day trial today!
blog.discourse.org/2022/11/o…
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Completed 'Unit 51' oil piece for the 'Amplify' show with @ThinkspaceArt opening tonight at 6PM in the gallery's III & IV exhibition space.
'Unit 51' has been acquired, thanks to the wonderful art supporter! 'Amplify' will remain on view til Sep 24.
#JoleneLai #Unit51 #art
ALT 'Unit 51' Oil on Canvas 8 by 10 inches 2022
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Varnishing 'Unit 51', a new 8 by 10" oil painting for the upcoming 'Amplify' art show with @ThinkspaceArt
Opening Reception:
Saturday, Sep 3rd, 6-10pm
On view Sep 3rd - Sep 24th
DM @ThinkspaceArt for a collector's preview.
#JoleneLai #art #alien
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Work in progress for 'Captain Heart', an 8 by 8" oil painting for the upcoming 'Vanguard' group show with
@outregallery happening on 9th Sep. Sign up for their newsletter to ensure you receive the collector's preview of this show.
#JoleneLai #CaptainHeart #oilPainting #art #car
ALT Wip of 'Captain Heart'.
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We have an exciting #announcement!! Discourse Chat is now available to everyone as an open beta 🎉. There’s plenty more to do, but we’re SO excited to start sharing it with more of you now.
blog.discourse.org/2022/08/d…
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Finished 'Maximillian'! Just placed this 5.5 by 5.5 inches watercolor on paper on my shop. Visit Shop link in my profile to collect it!
jolenelaiart.bigcartel.com/
#JoleneLai #Maximillian #art #bigCartel #shopIndie #horse #drawing #painting #artwork #carouselHorse #artontwitter
ALT 'Maximillian' Watercolor on paper 5.5 by 5.5 inches 2022
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All my prints with Thinkspace Projects are sold out! For those of you still keen in collecting, there are limited edition prints of 'Dollhouse' & 'Migration' with @PeoplesPrints. Get them while they last!
Dollhouse:
thepeoplesprintshop.com/prod…
Migration:
thepeoplesprintshop.com/prod…
ALT 'Dollhouse' Dimensions: 14" x 18" Archival Pigment Print Signed and Numbered by the Artist Edition: 40
ALT 'Migration' Dimensions: 14" x 18" Archival Pigment Print Signed and Numbered by the Artist Edition: 40
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My 'Tomodachi' print is now sold out at @ThinkspaceArt! Thank you to all of you who have supported this print.
There's still one last limited edition print of 'Up' with Thinkspace, get it before it's gone!
shop.thinkspaceprojects.com/…
ALT Tomodachi
ALT Up 18x22 inches / 45.7x55.8 cm Edition of 30 Fine art print on 290gsm paper Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
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Happy 2022 folks! I just put up 3 new drawings, 'Waterfall', 'Heartbeats' & 'Perfume' on my store for this brand new year. Visit link in my profile to acquire.
Thnks everyone for the constant love & support. Wishing u guys lots of joy in 2022!❤️
#JoleneLai #BigCartel #ShopIndie
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Mandating would be more easily accepted, and less resented, than nagging. People will grudgingly accept, and many will secretly be pleased not to have the responsibility of deciding, and not to have the burden of then defending their decision to relatives, Facebook friends, etc.
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This is the root of @Bootstrapworld's philosophy of curriculum design.
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An absolutely delightful meditation shared by @mgrnbrg, ostensibly about the file drawer but really about information and retrieval. Just last week I was talking about how "search, don't index" doesn't work. And I found a connection to my current research!
placesjournal.org/article/th…