Open-Sourcing NS

get out chad

Do you mean like programming wise?

ArabianSup NS,

It's been a while. Have y'all considered open-sourcing the site so members can openly contribute to site quality? I'd love to help if possible.

Yeah we have definitely considered this, though never really went anywhere. Interest was mixed, and we had a few volunteer coders who have helped over the years and most of it was kind of a waste of time.

Do you write PHP? The whole thing is a big LAMP stack of custom code, internally written framework.

Mr.BishopYeah we have definitely considered this, though never really went anywhere. Interest was mixed, and we had a few volunteer coders who have helped over the years and most of it was kind of a waste of time.

Do you write PHP? The whole thing is a big LAMP stack of custom code, internally written framework.

I don't unfortunately, but it's nothing I wouldn't be amenable to taking a look at :)

i remember when you can javascript inject on your sig. good times :)

Honestly, transitioning NS to a blockchain based platform could really help revive the site. People are rewarded for their contributions and commitment to the site/lifestyle.

saracheezyHonestly, transitioning NS to a blockchain based platform could really help revive the site. People are rewarded for their contributions and commitment to the site/lifestyle.

I will leave this site if that happens

CLQI will leave this site if that happens

what displeases you about that idea?

CLQI will leave this site if that happens

That is such a weird response... you would leave a site that starts rewarding people for their contributions?

Please explain.

Mr.BishopThat is such a weird response... you would leave a site that starts rewarding people for their contributions?

Please explain.

Maybe I misunderstood but its paying for people to post? Wouldn't that take some of the heart and soul out of it? People would post just to try and get money out of it. IE turn this place into people trying to be like Jake Paul

CLQMaybe I misunderstood but its paying for people to post? Wouldn't that take some of the heart and soul out of it? People would post just to try and get money out of it. IE turn this place into people trying to be like Jake Paul

i definitely understand this feeling and i wouldnt want that either.

that's not quite how blockchain tech works though. some functions might reward you with the native token (posting, getting high ratings on your posts, uploading media, getting high ratings on that, reviews, etc.), but if you want to influence the direction of the site you wouldn't want to cash out to bitcoin or fiat currency, because 'NScoin' is what would be used in governance votes within the NS blockchain ecosystem. think of it more like a co-op than a form of monetization. plus, that same sense of NS pride would work to penalize any outsiders trying to capitalize off of NS. NS members would effectively decide how core it really is and what it supports.

i personally think everything is going in the direction of blockchain and NS would be way ahead of the curve if it were to make moves this way. i do also understand that the ownership of the enthusiast network might make this difficult. but lets fuckin liberate NS! i do believe it could fund itself, since its greatest asset is the passion we all feel and the strength of the community. community strength is also what powers successful blockchain projects...

the number one reason for moving to a blockchain based system would be to remove NS from corporate ownership, let members decide the direction of the enterprise, and give us true ownership over our community. imagine a NS where members didn't just lose interest and leave after a few years, only to return every now and then. itd be the most organic shit ever. the monetary component of it really only exists to give individuals and communities control over their own domain.

**This post was edited on Sep 27th 2018 at 10:38:01pm

All i was talking about was putting it somewhere (i.e. github) that the more tech-savvy NSers could contribute their time to, fixing up site issues. It's a common business model, where people are employed by the site to fix things full time, but accept part-time contributions from the community as an act of good-will. This helps users stay active with the site in addition to giving the chance for the community to contribute/vote on features relevant to themselves.

It doesn't need blockchain. Consensus is central - there is only one database for voting. If ever we have a decentralized NS, in which we need to consign posts, voting and users, I'd agree to it, but otherwise, it is a poor use-case for a static site.