From ba5fb4dd90bfd4fd7a55bc6b26db139f8c4f6c47 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dessalines Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:35:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Adding patreon. - Fixes #44 --- README.md | 18 ++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7b44f743f..d8c00c9a4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,13 +6,17 @@ [![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-raw/dessalines/lemmy.svg)](https://github.com/dessalines/lemmy/issues) ![GitHub repo size](https://img.shields.io/github/repo-size/dessalines/lemmy.svg) [![Matrix](https://img.shields.io/matrix/rust-reddit-fediverse:matrix.org.svg?label=matrix-chat)](https://riot.im/app/#/room/#rust-reddit-fediverse:matrix.org) +[![Patreon](https://img.shields.io/badge/-Support%20on%20Patreon-blueviolet.svg)](https://www.patreon.com/dessalines) [![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/dessalines/lemmy.svg)](LICENSE) A link aggregator / reddit clone for the fediverse. [Lemmy Dev instance](https://dev.lemmy.ml) *for testing purposes only* -This is a **very early beta version**, and a lot of features are currently broken or missing. +This is a **very early beta version**, and a lot of features are currently broken or in active development, such as federation. + +![main screen](https://i.imgur.com/y64BtXC.png) +![chat screen](https://i.imgur.com/vsOr87q.png) ## Features - Self hostable, easy to deploy. @@ -31,14 +35,20 @@ This is a **very early beta version**, and a lot of features are currently broke - Front end is `~80kB` gzipped. ## About -Lemmy is similar to sites like Reddit, lobste.rs, Raddle, or Hacker News. Behind the scenes, it is very different; It allows anyone to run a server (instance), and all instances are federated, and similar to Mastodon, connected to the same universe. For a link aggregator, this means a user registered on one server can subscribe to forums on any other Lemmy instance, and can have discussions with users registered on any number of instances. +[Lemmy](https://github.com/dessalines/lemmy) is similar to sites like [Reddit](https://reddit.com), [lobste.rs](https://lobste.rs), [Raddle](https://raddle.me), or [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/): you subscribe to forums you're interested in, post links and discussions, then vote, and comment on them. Behind the scenes, it is very different; anyone can easily run a server, and all these servers are federated (think email), and connected to the same universe, called the [Fediverse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fediverse). + +For a link aggregator, this means a user registered on one server can subscribe to forums on any other server, and can have discussions with users registered elsewhere. + +The overall goal is to create an easily self-hostable, decentralized alternative to reddit and other link aggregators, outside of their corporate control and meddling. + +Each lemmy server can set its own moderation policy; appointing site-wide admins, and community moderators to keep out the trolls, and foster a healthy, non-toxic environment where all can feel comfortable contributing. ## Why's it called Lemmy? - Lead singer from [motorhead](https://invidio.us/watch?v=pWB5JZRGl0U). - The old school [video game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemmings_(video_game)). - The [furry rodents](http://sunchild.fpwc.org/lemming-the-little-giant-of-the-north/). -Made with [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org), [Actix](https://actix.rs/), [Inferno](https://www.infernojs.org), [Typescript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) and [Diesel](http://diesel.rs/) +Made with [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org), [Actix](https://actix.rs/), [Inferno](https://www.infernojs.org), [Typescript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) and [Diesel](http://diesel.rs/). ## Install ### Docker @@ -77,7 +87,7 @@ and goto http://localhost:8536 ## Support Support the development, and help cover hosting costs. -- Patreon +- [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/dessalines) - bitcoin: `bc1queu73nwuheqtsp65nyh5hf4jr533r8rr5nsj75` - ethereum: `0x400c96c96acbC6E7B3B43B1dc1BB446540a88A01`