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authorSacha Chua <sacha@sachachua.com>2023-06-23 19:36:05 -0400
committerSacha Chua <sacha@sachachua.com>2023-06-23 19:36:05 -0400
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Move early acceptance to submission section, add a note about
free/libre software
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diff --git a/2023/cfp.md b/2023/cfp.md
index 4aac6e58..20fd4059 100644
--- a/2023/cfp.md
+++ b/2023/cfp.md
@@ -18,19 +18,14 @@ what you've been learning at EmacsConf 2023 and meet other enthusiasts
along the way! All backgrounds and all levels of experience are
welcome. Emacs isn't just a text editor, it's a way of life!
+Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [ideas](https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/) to help you get
+started.
+
[EmacsConf 2023](https://emacsconf.org/2023/) will be a virtual conference on **December 2 and 3, 2023
(Sat-Sun, 9AM-5PM UTC-5 / 2PM-10PM UTC)**. If you'd like to present at the
conference, please **[submit your proposal](https://emacsconf.org/2023/cfp/)** by **September 14, 2023
(Friday)**.
-Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [ideas](https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/) to help you get
-started.
-
-This year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout
-the CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with
-people so that the talks can cover different facets. Submit your idea
-early so that you can have more time to work on your talk!
-
# Talk formats
@@ -62,13 +57,16 @@ We may have time for a few longer sessions. If you'd like to be
considered for a longer time slot, please include an outline for the
extra time in addition to your 20-minute proposal. Other session
formats such as tutorials, workshops, and hangouts are welcome as
-well. Let's figure out how to make things happen!
+well.
-# How can you submit your proposal?
+# Submitting your proposal
-Once you're ready to submit your proposal, the [submit](https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/) page has the
-instructions on how to submit your idea.
+[Send us your idea](https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/) as soon as you can, so that you can have more time
+to work on your talk. (Proposal deadline: September 14, 2023) This
+year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout the
+CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with people
+so that the talks can cover different facets.
If you need help, you can e-mail us publicly at [emacsconf-org@gnu.org](mailto:emacsconf-org@gnu.org)
or privately at [emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org](mailto:emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org). You can also come and
@@ -76,6 +74,9 @@ say hi to us on our IRC channel `#emacsconf` on `irc.libera.chat`
using [your favourite IRC client](ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/emacsconf), or by visiting [chat.emacsconf.org](https://chat.emacsconf.org) in
your web browser.
+You can do the whole submission process with free/libre software if
+you want, just like the rest of the conference.
+
# Know someone who might have something to share?
diff --git a/2023/cfp.org b/2023/cfp.org
index 593b13e9..9da5b3ca 100644
--- a/2023/cfp.org
+++ b/2023/cfp.org
@@ -50,6 +50,13 @@ FORMAT."
(_ nil)))))
#+end_src
+Other CFPs we can borrow ideas from:
+
+- https://debconf23.debconf.org/cfp/ - includes early submission timeline
+- https://fosdem.org/2023/news/2022-11-13-call-for-presentations/ - mentions upload date, license
+- https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/libreplanet-2023-will-be-held-march-18-19-cfs-extended-to-november-23
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/scala/comments/103v6e5/scalar_2023_cfp_is_still_open/ - very short
+
* Call for participation
:PROPERTIES:
:CUSTOM_ID: cfp
@@ -61,19 +68,14 @@ what you've been learning at EmacsConf 2023 and meet other enthusiasts
along the way! All backgrounds and all levels of experience are
welcome. Emacs isn't just a text editor, it's a way of life!
+Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [[https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/][ideas]] to help you get
+started.
+
[[https://emacsconf.org/2023/][EmacsConf 2023]] will be a virtual conference on *December 2 and 3, 2023
(Sat-Sun, 9AM-5PM UTC-5 / 2PM-10PM UTC)*. If you'd like to present at the
conference, please *[[https://emacsconf.org/2023/cfp/][submit your proposal]]* by *September 14, 2023
(Friday)*.
-Not sure what to talk about? We've shared a few [[https://emacsconf.org/2023/ideas/][ideas]] to help you get
-started.
-
-This year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout
-the CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with
-people so that the talks can cover different facets. Submit your idea
-early so that you can have more time to work on your talk!
-
* Talk formats
:PROPERTIES:
:CUSTOM_ID: formats
@@ -107,15 +109,18 @@ We may have time for a few longer sessions. If you'd like to be
considered for a longer time slot, please include an outline for the
extra time in addition to your 20-minute proposal. Other session
formats such as tutorials, workshops, and hangouts are welcome as
-well. Let's figure out how to make things happen!
+well.
-* How can you submit your proposal?
+* Submitting your proposal
:PROPERTIES:
:CUSTOM_ID: submitting
:END:
-Once you're ready to submit your proposal, the [[https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/][submit]] page has the
-instructions on how to submit your idea.
+[[https://emacsconf.org/2023/submit/][Send us your idea]] as soon as you can, so that you can have more time
+to work on your talk. (Proposal deadline: September 14, 2023) This
+year, we'd like to experiment with accepting proposals throughout the
+CFP process. If there are similar proposals, we'll work with people
+so that the talks can cover different facets.
If you need help, you can e-mail us publicly at [[mailto:emacsconf-org@gnu.org][emacsconf-org@gnu.org]]
or privately at [[mailto:emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org][emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org]]. You can also come and
@@ -123,6 +128,9 @@ say hi to us on our IRC channel =#emacsconf= on =irc.libera.chat=
using [[ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/emacsconf][your favourite IRC client]], or by visiting [[https://chat.emacsconf.org][chat.emacsconf.org]] in
your web browser.
+You can do the whole submission process with free/libre software if
+you want, just like the rest of the conference.
+
* Know someone who might have something to share?
:PROPERTIES:
:CUSTOM_ID: sharing