Hi Dave,

sorry for the late answer,

Le jeudi 5 mars 2026, 10:37:50 heure normale d’Europe centrale Dave Cridland a 
écrit :
> On Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at 20:44, Goffi <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> > I would be happy to install an instance somewhere for XSF (in coming
> > months),
> > so we can test.
> >
> 
> Does this need special rights? If it's "just" a docker image or two, I can
> host that. (Ancient machines but a decent connection, so no real running
> costs to me).

It needs a configured XMPP server, then it's a component to add. The gateway 
uses an existing email account (via IMAP/SMTP) so ideally, their should be 
gateways on XMPP server so people can use their own credentials.
But we can also use a dedicated email address (either with read-only forum to 
test, or to write but then it will be sent from the test email).

> As you imply, the main problem with MUC vs Mailing List is asynchronicity
> and form, so maybe a forum system which is also a mailing list would
> satisfy a lot of people.

The main advantage here is that the current system stay in place and is not 
modified at all. But people wanting a more modern and user-friendly UX can have 
it, and it's XMPP.
 
> I also wonder if it'd be useful for the IETF, which has similar struggles.
> 
> Maybe grab me privately and we'll see what we can do.

I was talking about coming months because I have too much on the table right 
now, and I'm actually also working on improving installation.

> 
> Dave.

Best,
Goffi

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