[sudo-discuss] Proposal: 5MOF Symposium; Protocols vs. Platforms

I am thinking of having a 5MOF event where we all talk about a single topic. This topic is near and dear to many of us. Protocol stacks like email have served us well since the beginning of the internet. Email continues to be the "lowest common denominator." It's the communication tool that everyone disagrees with the least. Protocols allow people, computers, companies, and other entities to communicate in a prescribed manner. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Google's many offerings, and many others offer deeply customized computing experiences for specific tasks. A company or group of companies acquire talent and spend time dialing in these tools. Day One: 5MOF at Noisebridge Day Two: Lightning Talks at Hacker Dojo Day Three: Your Bay Area Hackerspace Day Four: Final Showdown venue tba The hackerspace days would have a social atmosphere, like dev house. There would be opportunities for serendipitous encounters. The best speakers will be invited to speak again at the Final Showdown, which is of course, serious business. It is my not-so-secret nefarious goal that people who have been working on platforms can learn from the protocol people and vice versa. If you are interested in organizing this, send a message to 5mof-symposium(a)lists.noisebridge.net, or join the list<https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/5mof-symposium> .