The Metamaps.cc project has been bootstrapped through our own pockets, lots of time, and a couple of small grants which have gone to supporting our small full-time team. Some of us have used Metamaps.cc as a tool for our own freelance consulting practice, and we are starting to create hosted and customized installations of Metamaps for different clients as one business model.
+The Metamaps.cc project has been bootstrapped through our own pockets, passion, and patrons - including a couple of small grants which have gone to supporting our core contributors. Some of us have used Metamaps.cc as a tool for our own freelance consulting practice, and we are starting to create hosted and customized installations of Metamaps for different clients as one business model.
We will continue to bootstrap this project and experiment with alternative business models that are aligned with our values and mission and do not involve exploitation of our users, exclusivity or privatization of the technology.
@@ -195,13 +195,13 @@Want to help us with design, code, community building, and communications for Metamaps? We're an open value network, which for us means we want to invite and empower peers to participate in creating value together. +
Want to help with design, code, community building, or communications for Metamaps? We're an open value network, which for us means we want to invite and empower peers to participate in creating value together. -
To be a user, request an invite! We'll expect you to abide by our terms of service.
+To be a USER, request an invite! We'll expect you to abide by our terms of service.
-To be a contributor, simply enter our space and join the conversation! We'll expect you to behave well.
+To be a CONTRIBUTOR, simply enter our space and join the conversation! We'll expect you to follow some guidelines.
-Members are contributors who act as stewards and guardians of the collective and are responsible for maintaining our culture and purpose. We're working on a set of agreements to formalize what it means to be a member.
+MEMBERS are contributors who act as stewards and guardians of the collective and are responsible for maintaining our culture and purpose. We're working on a set of agreements to formalize what it means to be a member.
We welcome people of all skillsets to create value within our network. There's open possibilities for designers, researchers, academics, strategists, and facilitators to contribute. If you're a developer, help us advance the code and take a look around our Github.
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@The Metamaps platform is currently in an invite-only beta with the express purpose of creating a high value knowledge ecosystem, as well as building a community of contributors. As a valued beta tester, you have the ability to invite your peers, colleagues and collaborators onto the platform.
+The Metamaps platform is currently in an invite-only beta with the express purpose of creating a high value knowledge ecosystem, as well as building an active community of contributors and healthy culture. As a valued beta tester, you have the ability to invite your peers, colleagues and collaborators onto the platform.
Copy and send the link + access code below. The access code below is your personal code and can be used multiple times.
HTTP://METAMAPS.CC/JOIN