[Imc-drupal-dev] REMINDER: IMC Alternatives code-a-thon: This Friday/Saturday

[Josh Marcus]

(this is a reminder that there is an imc-alternatives code-a-thon 
happening this Saturday, December 27, with a first check-in tonight, 
Friday, December 26, at 9pm U.S. eastern time on the imc-alternatives 
channel at chat.indymedia.org.  See you there!)

Hello!

The Indymedia Alternatives project is a newly forming 
globally-organized topic-based IMC that intends to be a "next 
generation" IMC site, both in its content and its technical 
architecture.  The Alternatives IMC will focus on positive steps 
people are taking around the world to create viable alternatives to 
the current social, political and economic structures.  It intends to 
not only be a hub for information about these Alternatives, but a 
networking hub for the community of those who are actively building them.

The Alternatives IMC group is working on a basic test site that will 
enable us to start posting exciting and inspiring content.  We're 
currently building a Drupal site, and are planning a Code-a-thon for...

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 (with possible spill-over to SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28)!!

We are going to work together all day on the 27th so we can get the 
test site running as much as possible by the end of the year.  YOU 
ARE INVITED!!

Our goal for the 27th is to get the very basics of our test site at 
"<http://alternativesimc.org>http://alternativesimc.org" in shape, 
with our proposed design in place and with the newswire and features 
columns fully functional.

On Saturday, December 27 we hope to achieve the following goals:

1) help translate the proposed site design 
(<http://thunderwhip.com/imc/>http://thunderwhip.com/imc/) into Drupal

2) assure the test site 
(<http://alternativesimc.org>http://alternativesimc.org) newswire 
[which we're calling the SolutionsWire] has the following functions:
-- allows moderators to move articles and comments off the newswire 
to a "hidden files" area linked from the main page
-- allows moderators to promote SolutionsWire articles to the features column
-- allows moderators to rethread articles as comments (in case 
someone replies on the newswire instead of commenting on the article)
-- allows for different levels of user logins, enabling both 
anonymous publishing of articles and comments with no logging of IP 
addresses and also an opportunity for users to login and keep track 
of their articles and comments (eventually to be used on their 
profile page as part of the "networking" function)
3) Implement other features w/ configuration work, if we have the time & help.

We should have at least one IRC check-in (in the imc-alternatives 
channel on <http://chat.indymedia.org>chat.indymedia.org) before 
Saturday where people can update each other on progress and get 
plugged in to focused projects!  Check out the proposed schedule 
below.  We should hang out in IRC at other times so people can get 
plugged in during other times, but having set check in points makes 
it easier for folks to get involved and gives us a chance to check in 
with each other.

Friday, 26th -- 9pm EST  -- Preparation for the weekend.  Are things 
in place?  Let's talk about our plans.
Saturday, 27th -- 2pm EST
Saturday, 27th -- 8pm EST

Do you have Drupal skills?  Do you want to be part of this exciting 
project?  Please e-mail 
"<mailto:imc-alternatives at lists.indymedia.org>imc-alternatives at lists.indymedia.org" 
(cc "<mailto:josh.marcus at gmail.com>josh.marcus at gmail.com") to check 
in.  If you have any questions about the Alternatives project, e-mail 
"<mailto:imc-alternatives at lists.indymedia.org>imc-alternatives at lists.indymedia.org" 
(cc "<mailto:jay at fundamentalchange.net>jay at fundamentalchange.net") 
for an overview.  A wikipage with basic information about the project 
can be found at 
"<http://www.openplans.org/projects/imc-alternatives>http://www.openplans.org/projects/imc-alternatives". 
The Alternatives IMC team communicates via the 
"<mailto:imc-alternatives at lists.indymedia.org>imc-alternatives at lists.indymedia.org" 
list.

See you on Friday night on IRC!

--j
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