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I use Org Mode for that, + +00:01:03.300 --> 00:01:05.979 +write essays, make presentations like this one. + +00:01:05.980 --> 00:01:08.419 +I also write in various programming languages + +00:01:08.420 --> 00:01:10.219 +including Java, C, Python, + +00:01:10.220 --> 00:01:13.139 +locally and also remotely for projects, classes, + +00:01:13.140 --> 00:01:14.699 +other responsibilities. + +00:01:14.700 --> 00:01:17.579 +I really started with Emacs during the pandemic. + +00:01:17.580 --> 00:01:20.059 +I had tried Emacs before, but at the time + +00:01:20.060 --> 00:01:22.379 +all I knew it for was `M-x tetris`. + +00:01:22.380 --> 00:01:25.459 +But then its power and its configurability even then + +00:01:25.460 --> 00:01:27.059 +especially spoke to me. + +00:01:27.060 --> 00:01:28.899 +So from those little humble beginnings, + +00:01:28.900 --> 00:01:31.459 +trying different preconfigured distros, + +00:01:31.460 --> 00:01:33.059 +I slowly made my way to building + +00:01:33.060 --> 00:01:36.339 +my own 2000+ line configuration, + +00:01:36.340 --> 00:01:39.219 +which actually surprisingly has about 70 stars, + +00:01:39.220 --> 00:01:40.539 +a few watchers, a few forks on GitHub. + +00:01:40.540 --> 00:01:42.379 +Pretty straightforward. + +NOTE Self-exploration vs learning from others + +00:01:42.380 --> 00:01:46.419 +But what exactly was that learning process like? + +00:01:46.420 --> 00:01:49.459 +Now, Emacs was such a beast to me at first. + +00:01:49.460 --> 00:01:51.059 +I was familiar with Python, + +00:01:51.060 --> 00:01:52.579 +with C, Java, languages like that. + +00:01:52.580 --> 00:01:55.339 +I was no stranger to the shell configuration, + +00:01:55.340 --> 00:01:56.579 +anything like that. + +00:01:56.580 --> 00:02:01.179 +But the absolute infinity of possibility with Emacs + +00:02:01.180 --> 00:02:02.739 +was a bit overwhelming. + +00:02:02.740 --> 00:02:04.739 +I find a sentiment in the community + +00:02:04.740 --> 00:02:06.939 +that exploring on one's own + +00:02:06.940 --> 00:02:11.019 +was greater than exploring and learning from others. + +00:02:11.020 --> 00:02:14.459 +And now I see why people say that and it's true in a sense, + +00:02:14.460 --> 00:02:17.219 +but it might not be fully understood. + +00:02:17.220 --> 00:02:21.179 +At a certain point, we need to all create our own paths. + +00:02:21.180 --> 00:02:24.159 +And I think that's just one of the ways Emacs is built. + +00:02:24.160 --> 00:02:27.739 +The minute possibilities of configurability are so vast, + +00:02:27.740 --> 00:02:29.899 +it's like a fingerprint or a snowflake -- + +00:02:29.900 --> 00:02:32.179 +there are so many options to create + +00:02:32.180 --> 00:02:35.419 +a totally unique Emacs experience. + +00:02:35.420 --> 00:02:37.779 +Of course that can't be found from somebody else -- + +00:02:37.780 --> 00:02:38.699 +It has to come from you. + +00:02:38.700 --> 00:02:42.339 +Still, building a strong foundation + +00:02:42.340 --> 00:02:45.539 +is much, much better when we have others. + +00:02:45.540 --> 00:02:48.579 +Expanding on that foundation is, too, actually. + +00:02:48.580 --> 00:02:50.299 +My own process started + +00:02:50.300 --> 00:02:53.219 +with a lot of Googling, blog posts, YouTube, and Reddit. + +NOTE Learning process + +00:02:53.220 --> 00:02:55.419 +I actually found Emacs on YouTube. + +00:02:55.420 --> 00:02:58.139 +Seeing how other people used it + +00:02:58.140 --> 00:03:01.419 +was what really convinced me to try it for myself. + +00:03:01.420 --> 00:03:03.739 +At a certain point when my confidence grew, + +00:03:03.740 --> 00:03:07.059 +my trial and error became less error and more success. + +00:03:07.060 --> 00:03:09.979 +I was also able to take what I saw other people do, + +00:03:09.980 --> 00:03:13.859 +learn from it, and expand, making it my own. + +00:03:13.860 --> 00:03:17.019 +And through that time, I learned Emacs. + +NOTE Emacs learning (not just learning Emacs) + +00:03:17.020 --> 00:03:21.019 +But I also participated in Emacs learning. + +00:03:21.020 --> 00:03:22.579 +What's the difference? + +00:03:22.580 --> 00:03:24.219 +We often discuss the former, + +00:03:24.220 --> 00:03:27.579 +grappling with key binds, commands. + +00:03:27.580 --> 00:03:31.619 +But Emacs learning goes beyond these technicalities. + +00:03:31.620 --> 00:03:35.859 +It's a mindset. It thrives on collaboration. + +00:03:35.860 --> 00:03:37.579 +It's not a solo endeavor; + +00:03:37.580 --> 00:03:41.139 +it flourishes best when we do it together. + +00:03:41.140 --> 00:03:44.099 +This involves collaborating together, + +00:03:44.100 --> 00:03:46.179 +creating a collaborative mindset, + +00:03:46.180 --> 00:03:47.979 +sharing effective strategies, + +00:03:47.980 --> 00:03:49.075 +lifting each other + +00:03:49.076 --> 00:03:51.639 +through our collective pool of knowledge. + +00:03:51.640 --> 00:03:55.299 +Together, we contribute to the growth of each member + +00:03:55.300 --> 00:03:56.979 +within our vibrant community. + +00:03:56.980 --> 00:04:00.259 +Emacs learning is much, much harder to do alone. + +00:04:00.260 --> 00:04:03.299 +And I wanted to help with that. + +NOTE My YouTube journey + +00:04:03.300 --> 00:04:05.739 +So this brings me to the second part of my talk, + +00:04:05.740 --> 00:04:08.659 +my Emacs journey, how I got started + +00:04:08.660 --> 00:04:11.459 +and where I am today with my YouTube channel, + +00:04:11.460 --> 00:04:14.819 +my Straightforward Emacs series with nearly 200,000 views. + +NOTE Why not just read the manual? + +00:04:14.820 --> 00:04:18.219 +The Emacs Manual is often pushed + +00:04:18.220 --> 00:04:20.379 +as the best way to learn Emacs. + +00:04:20.380 --> 00:04:21.859 +It's an all-encompassing tome. + +00:04:21.860 --> 00:04:23.979 +And as amazing as I think it is, + +00:04:23.980 --> 00:04:25.179 +I don't think it's reasonable + +00:04:25.180 --> 00:04:27.579 +to push the Emacs manual so hard, + +00:04:27.580 --> 00:04:29.059 +which is something I felt at first. + +00:04:29.060 --> 00:04:31.599 +It can be really daunting. It's dense. + +00:04:31.600 --> 00:04:32.779 +There's a lot there. + +00:04:32.780 --> 00:04:34.539 +It's just a bit too much for a beginner, + +00:04:34.540 --> 00:04:37.419 +or even someone with a little bit of experience. + +00:04:37.420 --> 00:04:40.259 +These qualities, I feel, + +00:04:40.260 --> 00:04:43.179 +apply to many of the Emacs resources we can find out there. + +00:04:43.180 --> 00:04:45.179 +The best word for them is heavy. + +00:04:45.180 --> 00:04:48.099 +They look, they feel, they come across as heavy + +00:04:48.100 --> 00:04:50.739 +regardless of what they may actually be. + +00:04:50.740 --> 00:04:53.379 +It's not even that people are too lazy, + +00:04:53.380 --> 00:04:56.519 +or not capable enough (because that's never true). + +00:04:56.520 --> 00:05:00.539 +It's just a mental block that takes some getting over, + +00:05:00.540 --> 00:05:03.159 +and that's okay -- so we need other things, too. + +00:05:03.160 --> 00:05:04.859 +For me, that was video. + +00:05:04.860 --> 00:05:07.539 +I wanted someone to tell and show me + +00:05:07.540 --> 00:05:08.939 +what I wanted to know, + +00:05:08.940 --> 00:05:11.739 +as well as things I didn't even know were possible. + +00:05:11.740 --> 00:05:15.419 +I realized this once I'd progressed a little further + +00:05:15.420 --> 00:05:18.019 +in my Emacs journey. I wanted to do my part. + +00:05:18.020 --> 00:05:20.979 +I care about Emacs. I started to really care about Emacs. + +NOTE Why video for Emacs + +00:05:20.980 --> 00:05:24.319 +So I wanted to share about Emacs. + +00:05:24.320 --> 00:05:27.339 +So at that point, I refocused my work with Emacs + +00:05:27.340 --> 00:05:30.739 +beyond just myself. I wanted to help others + +00:05:30.740 --> 00:05:32.719 +feel the excitement that I did. + +00:05:32.720 --> 00:05:35.299 +So where did I turn, and why? + +00:05:35.300 --> 00:05:37.779 +It's so trite, but they say that + +00:05:37.780 --> 00:05:40.159 +a picture is worth a thousand words. + +00:05:40.160 --> 00:05:41.859 +So how much is a video worth? + +00:05:41.860 --> 00:05:44.219 +Everyone learns differently, and that's okay. + +00:05:44.220 --> 00:05:46.139 +But it's absolutely certain to me + +00:05:46.140 --> 00:05:48.319 +that you need to see something to believe it. + +00:05:48.320 --> 00:05:50.499 +So for that, I turned to video. + +00:05:50.500 --> 00:05:54.419 +And it turns out that seeing is believing. + +NOTE Straightforward Emacs + +00:05:54.420 --> 00:05:56.899 +I made a short video showing off Emacs Org Mode. + +00:05:56.900 --> 00:05:58.959 +I didn't even have a voiceover. + +00:05:58.960 --> 00:06:01.699 +That video, less than five minutes long, + +00:06:01.700 --> 00:06:04.339 +but still incorporating some of my core principles, + +00:06:04.340 --> 00:06:06.899 +now has over 55,000 views and counting. + +00:06:06.900 --> 00:06:09.459 +So, something must have been right. + +00:06:09.460 --> 00:06:11.219 +And the positive reception to that video + +00:06:11.220 --> 00:06:12.979 +made me want to continue. + +00:06:12.980 --> 00:06:14.939 +I decided to continue with the videos + +00:06:14.940 --> 00:06:18.779 +in a series I titled "Straightforward Emacs." + +00:06:18.780 --> 00:06:20.939 +And I'm asked: who is the target audience + +00:06:20.940 --> 00:06:23.899 +for Straightforward Emacs? It's me. + +00:06:23.900 --> 00:06:27.599 +They're the videos I wish I had existed + +00:06:27.600 --> 00:06:28.659 +when I was figuring out + +00:06:28.660 --> 00:06:32.699 +Emacs' numerous and wonderful features. + +NOTE Challenges and benefits of video + +00:06:32.700 --> 00:06:36.619 +Video does, I admit, come with its own set of challenges. + +00:06:36.620 --> 00:06:40.399 +Complaints that video is less accessible, it's valid. + +00:06:40.400 --> 00:06:42.459 +They're more time consuming, it's valid too. + +00:06:42.460 --> 00:06:45.059 +It's harder to skim a video than a blog post, + +00:06:45.060 --> 00:06:47.499 +and referring back can be a little annoying. + +00:06:47.500 --> 00:06:48.419 +To try and solve this, + +00:06:48.420 --> 00:06:50.739 +I make video notes available as best I can though. + +00:06:50.740 --> 00:06:54.399 +It's not perfect. Despite these valid claims, + +00:06:54.400 --> 00:06:57.379 +I believe video offers a sense of personality + +00:06:57.380 --> 00:06:59.219 +that written content just can't. + +00:06:59.220 --> 00:07:00.779 +And that makes it well worth it. + +00:07:00.780 --> 00:07:03.259 +My first two videos in the series + +00:07:03.260 --> 00:07:06.259 +received a combined 35,000 views. + +00:07:06.260 --> 00:07:08.019 +I still get kind comments today + +00:07:08.020 --> 00:07:10.459 +from viewers thanking me, asking questions. + +00:07:10.460 --> 00:07:12.779 +So I must have done something right, + +00:07:12.780 --> 00:07:14.499 +to outweigh those cons of video, + +00:07:14.500 --> 00:07:16.299 +to outweigh those common complaints. + +NOTE Crafting tutorials that work + +00:07:16.300 --> 00:07:21.659 +What was it? I covered topics that had been done before. + +00:07:21.660 --> 00:07:24.019 +But I wanted to present them in my way. + +00:07:24.020 --> 00:07:26.659 +In the way that I knew people would appreciate, + +00:07:26.660 --> 00:07:28.299 +because it's what I would have appreciated + +00:07:28.300 --> 00:07:30.919 +when I started my Emacs journey. + +00:07:30.920 --> 00:07:34.479 +In writing, I navigated towards clarity. + +00:07:34.480 --> 00:07:38.179 +Crystal clear, step-by-step instructions. + +00:07:38.180 --> 00:07:40.699 +Fully scripted, recorded in multiple parts and + +00:07:40.700 --> 00:07:43.179 +spliced together. That allowed me + +00:07:43.180 --> 00:07:48.599 +to achieve my second goal: no wasted time, or word, + +00:07:48.600 --> 00:07:51.819 +or thought. I meticulously cut my videos + +00:07:51.820 --> 00:07:54.079 +to create smooth dialogue. + +00:07:54.080 --> 00:07:57.499 +I cut out large blocks of typing if not explained. + +00:07:57.500 --> 00:07:59.259 +Though this does vary video to video. + +00:07:59.260 --> 00:08:03.259 +Less scripted, more personal video receives less editing. + +00:08:03.260 --> 00:08:05.659 +Like this talk itself, it's not edited at all. + +00:08:05.660 --> 00:08:08.259 +And though prerecorded, I wanted to present + +00:08:08.260 --> 00:08:11.719 +my unfiltered, raw self. + +NOTE High-quality and accessible content + +00:08:11.720 --> 00:08:15.939 +Another goal of mine is high quality and accessible content. + +00:08:15.940 --> 00:08:18.579 +I speak carefully and I tune my volume, + +00:08:18.580 --> 00:08:20.679 +making it easier to listen to, + +00:08:20.680 --> 00:08:23.399 +and improving YouTube's auto-captioning. + +00:08:23.400 --> 00:08:24.899 +Something I didn't consider at first, + +00:08:24.900 --> 00:08:28.399 +but was mentioned to me in a comment, was color scheme. + +00:08:28.400 --> 00:08:29.859 +Now I try to select a scheme + +00:08:29.860 --> 00:08:33.279 +with good contrast and a readable font. + +00:08:33.280 --> 00:08:35.739 +Content-wise, I design my tutorials + +00:08:35.740 --> 00:08:38.219 +to ensure they cater to various skill levels, + +00:08:38.220 --> 00:08:40.099 +as well as learning preferences. + +00:08:40.100 --> 00:08:42.999 +My videos assume basic Emacs knowledge + +00:08:43.000 --> 00:08:44.519 +but not too much more. + +00:08:44.520 --> 00:08:47.199 +Importantly, they're configuration agnostic. + +00:08:47.200 --> 00:08:50.319 +However you feel about Emacs' 'distributions', + +00:08:50.320 --> 00:08:53.119 +Doom, Spacemacs, etc, they're out there, + +00:08:53.120 --> 00:08:57.919 +and beginners often don't distinguish. + +00:08:57.920 --> 00:09:02.039 +I admit it can be a bit frustrating to see a Reddit post + +00:09:02.040 --> 00:09:04.599 +asking a question about unexpected behavior, + +00:09:04.600 --> 00:09:06.179 +without mention of the fact that they have + +00:09:06.180 --> 00:09:09.659 +literally thousands of lines of non-standard configuration + +00:09:09.660 --> 00:09:12.219 +in the form of an Emacs distribution. + +00:09:12.220 --> 00:09:14.899 +So I do my best to mention different possible keybindings + +00:09:14.900 --> 00:09:17.919 +a viewer might be using. + +NOTE Most crucial aspect of my videos + +00:09:17.920 --> 00:09:19.939 +There was one thing, though, that turned out to be + +00:09:19.940 --> 00:09:23.299 +the most crucial part of my videos and series. + +00:09:23.300 --> 00:09:25.459 +And it's one of the reasons itself for this talk. + +00:09:25.460 --> 00:09:27.879 +You may have already picked up on it. + +00:09:27.880 --> 00:09:31.119 +It's the personal aspect. Sharing myself. + +00:09:31.120 --> 00:09:33.659 +Incorporating relatable examples, + +00:09:33.660 --> 00:09:36.579 +scenarios that resonate with my audience. + +00:09:36.580 --> 00:09:39.139 +Seeing personal use cases, examples, + +00:09:39.140 --> 00:09:41.459 +and demonstrations of real life Emacs use + +00:09:41.460 --> 00:09:44.059 +is really what began to build a community. + +00:09:44.060 --> 00:09:47.219 +Because that's the stuff that can jump out of the video + +00:09:47.220 --> 00:09:50.219 +and into the comments. + +NOTE A broadening community + +00:09:50.220 --> 00:09:53.199 +The idea for this talk started + +00:09:53.200 --> 00:09:55.239 +as a story of my YouTube journey. + +00:09:55.240 --> 00:09:57.539 +I wanted to share how I began sharing Emacs + +00:09:57.540 --> 00:10:00.959 +and why I like it. And I think I've done that. + +00:10:00.960 --> 00:10:03.719 +Thanks to the EmacsConf organizers, though, + +00:10:03.720 --> 00:10:06.199 +I started to see a larger vision. + +00:10:06.200 --> 00:10:08.259 +Each video I made took a lot of effort, + +00:10:08.260 --> 00:10:11.139 +from research and planning to script writing, + +00:10:11.140 --> 00:10:14.399 +filming and editing. But those comments made it worth it -- + +00:10:14.400 --> 00:10:16.839 +people saying that straightforward Emacs + +00:10:16.840 --> 00:10:17.619 +was just what they were looking for, + +00:10:17.620 --> 00:10:20.719 +and that they appreciated my sharing. + +00:10:20.720 --> 00:10:22.419 +That's what made me want to continue. + +00:10:22.420 --> 00:10:25.699 +And what made me want to continue even more + +00:10:25.700 --> 00:10:28.499 +was the community I was building. + +00:10:28.500 --> 00:10:30.099 +I'd start to see repeat viewers + +00:10:30.100 --> 00:10:32.639 +who'd come back for my latest upload. + +00:10:32.640 --> 00:10:34.859 +It's hard for me to find time to produce videos. + +00:10:34.860 --> 00:10:38.419 +But whether it was two weeks or four months later + +00:10:38.420 --> 00:10:40.259 +when I finally got around to uploading, + +00:10:40.260 --> 00:10:43.279 +those same commenters would be there for me. + +00:10:43.280 --> 00:10:47.459 +And I found real joy in actively engaging with my audience. + +00:10:47.460 --> 00:10:49.499 +It was amazing to see how my videos -- + +00:10:49.500 --> 00:10:51.259 +me sharing useful Emacs tips, + +00:10:51.260 --> 00:10:55.119 +sharing the way I do things -- sparked broader discussions. + +00:10:55.120 --> 00:10:56.979 +On any chat form out there, there's no doubt + +00:10:56.980 --> 00:10:59.719 +you'll find some sort of cross discourse. + +00:10:59.720 --> 00:11:02.199 +I'd see viewers replying to other commenters, + +00:11:02.200 --> 00:11:04.419 +and my videos were no exception. Seeing how + +00:11:04.420 --> 00:11:06.099 +my videos sparked conversation, + +00:11:06.100 --> 00:11:10.779 +debate and further interest was incredible. + +NOTE Sharing Emacs + +00:11:10.780 --> 00:11:13.999 +We've had two amazing days of sharing Emacs, + +00:11:14.000 --> 00:11:17.379 +putting ourselves out there, and sharing in a community. + +00:11:17.380 --> 00:11:19.059 +I want to emphasize how amazing + +00:11:19.060 --> 00:11:22.339 +a strong community with the right values is, + +00:11:22.340 --> 00:11:24.659 +and to inspire each and every one of us + +00:11:24.660 --> 00:11:27.699 +to do our part to strengthen that community. + +00:11:27.700 --> 00:11:30.259 +The point of my talk isn't to tell you + +00:11:30.260 --> 00:11:33.119 +to pick up your microphone and produce a YouTube video, + +00:11:33.120 --> 00:11:34.559 +though that wouldn't hurt. + +00:11:34.560 --> 00:11:37.779 +We're not all interested in that, and that's okay. + +00:11:37.780 --> 00:11:41.059 +First, I want everybody to pat themselves on the back + +00:11:41.060 --> 00:11:44.139 +for the mere fact that we are here together. + +00:11:44.140 --> 00:11:48.019 +Then let's turn to the potential within our community. + +NOTE Platforms + +00:11:48.020 --> 00:11:50.139 +First, though, I'll briefly note + +00:11:50.140 --> 00:11:52.339 +that everyone has their opinions about platforms, + +00:11:52.340 --> 00:11:53.459 +and I'm not here to make judgments, + +00:11:53.460 --> 00:11:56.059 +but freedom, equity, and accessibility are important, + +00:11:56.060 --> 00:11:57.921 +but reach is, too. + +NOTE Achieving unity + +00:11:57.922 --> 00:12:00.539 +Regardless of the platform, + +00:12:00.540 --> 00:12:02.699 +one thing remains certain: + +00:12:02.700 --> 00:12:05.399 +our strength lies in unity. + +00:12:05.400 --> 00:12:08.739 +Like any online community, this calls for unique ways + +00:12:08.740 --> 00:12:13.779 +to come together and share. How can we achieve this unity? + +00:12:13.780 --> 00:12:15.099 +The key is finding avenues + +00:12:15.100 --> 00:12:18.799 +where our collective knowledge and our support can flourish, + +00:12:18.800 --> 00:12:21.779 +while each person can find a place for themselves, + +00:12:21.780 --> 00:12:25.679 +creating a more connected and empowered Emacs community. + +00:12:25.680 --> 00:12:29.099 +From uplifting others with positive contributions + +00:12:29.100 --> 00:12:31.219 +to engaging on platforms like Reddit, + +00:12:31.220 --> 00:12:35.199 +both idealistic and concrete approaches are really valuable. + +00:12:35.200 --> 00:12:36.859 +We can continue lively debate + +00:12:36.860 --> 00:12:38.899 +on community forums and discussion boards, + +00:12:38.900 --> 00:12:41.619 +encouraging a positive and inclusive atmosphere + +00:12:41.620 --> 00:12:44.659 +for asking questions and seeking help. + +00:12:44.660 --> 00:12:48.259 +We can leverage social media platforms to share quick tips, + +00:12:48.260 --> 00:12:51.479 +tricks, or interesting discoveries related to Emacs. + +00:12:51.480 --> 00:12:52.579 +Those who enjoy writing + +00:12:52.580 --> 00:12:54.859 +can contribute to blogs and newsletters, + +00:12:54.860 --> 00:12:57.499 +sharing personal expertise and experiences + +00:12:57.500 --> 00:12:59.239 +with a larger audience. + +00:12:59.240 --> 00:13:02.959 +Let's also not underestimate the value of online video, + +00:13:02.960 --> 00:13:05.659 +as I've said, and learning platforms too. + +00:13:05.660 --> 00:13:07.539 +Creating and sharing tutorials + +00:13:07.540 --> 00:13:10.259 +on platforms like YouTube or educational websites + +00:13:10.260 --> 00:13:14.019 +addresses specific aspects of Emacs and benefits learners, + +00:13:14.020 --> 00:13:17.419 +while contributing a personal touch. + +00:13:17.420 --> 00:13:20.579 +Participating in or organizing Emacs-related courses + +00:13:20.580 --> 00:13:22.539 +also fosters a structured learning + +00:13:22.540 --> 00:13:24.259 +environment where there's so much room + +00:13:24.260 --> 00:13:26.079 +for mentorship and support, + +00:13:26.080 --> 00:13:29.999 +which is valuable for everyone involved. + +NOTE Every contribution is valuable + +00:13:30.000 --> 00:13:32.579 +We can also call on our open source [* free software] values + +00:13:32.580 --> 00:13:34.939 +and focus on collaborative projects, + +00:13:34.940 --> 00:13:38.239 +from coding projects where we can contribute and learn + +00:13:38.240 --> 00:13:41.019 +to building shared documentation and guides + +00:13:41.020 --> 00:13:44.339 +that compile collective knowledge on specific topics -- + +00:13:44.340 --> 00:13:46.459 +the Emacs Wiki is a great place + +00:13:46.460 --> 00:13:49.599 +to start and continue that work as well. + +00:13:49.600 --> 00:13:51.659 +Especially for those who might be less willing + +00:13:51.660 --> 00:13:53.099 +to put themselves out there, + +00:13:53.100 --> 00:13:56.199 +it's essential to recognize that every contribution, + +00:13:56.200 --> 00:13:59.519 +regardless of its scale, adds value to our community. + +00:13:59.520 --> 00:14:02.119 +Documentation contributions, however small, + +00:14:02.120 --> 00:14:04.459 +can go a long way. So do translations, + +00:14:04.460 --> 00:14:07.379 +for those who are able to increase accessibility, + +00:14:07.380 --> 00:14:09.539 +as well as testing and bug reporting. + +00:14:09.540 --> 00:14:11.379 +Reporting issues to package maintainers + +00:14:11.380 --> 00:14:14.019 +in their desired format -- speaking as one myself, + +00:14:14.020 --> 00:14:16.819 +I appreciate when users give helpful feedback. + +00:14:16.820 --> 00:14:20.479 +There are options for everybody, big and small. + +00:14:20.480 --> 00:14:22.539 +Remember, the strength of our community + +00:14:22.540 --> 00:14:25.339 +lies in its ability to share, collaborate, + +00:14:25.340 --> 00:14:29.379 +and learn together. Whether through collaborative projects, + +00:14:29.380 --> 00:14:32.899 +sharing insights on forums, or leveraging social media, + +00:14:32.900 --> 00:14:34.659 +by embracing these ideas, we can build + +00:14:34.660 --> 00:14:40.299 +a more connected and empowered Emacs community. + +NOTE Conclusion + +00:14:40.300 --> 00:14:43.759 +Now Emacs is so very personal. + +00:14:43.760 --> 00:14:44.939 +Those of us who have our own + +00:14:44.940 --> 00:14:47.679 +carefully manicured configurations understand -- + +00:14:47.680 --> 00:14:50.859 +Emacs molds to our liking and our person. + +00:14:50.860 --> 00:14:53.219 +Our configurations and use-cases + +00:14:53.220 --> 00:14:56.379 +are a reflection of our individuality. + +00:14:56.380 --> 00:14:59.319 +Nonetheless, the richness of our community + +00:14:59.320 --> 00:15:04.619 +lies in collaboration, sharing, and learning together. + +00:15:04.620 --> 00:15:06.099 +There's a lot of talk in the community + +00:15:06.100 --> 00:15:09.559 +about how to ensure Emacs' longevity. + +00:15:09.560 --> 00:15:11.139 +I agree it's important. + +00:15:11.140 --> 00:15:13.819 +We care because of passion, excitement, + +00:15:13.820 --> 00:15:16.099 +and utility. We want to share + +00:15:16.100 --> 00:15:19.259 +and we want to have others love what we love. + +00:15:19.260 --> 00:15:21.099 +We also want a stronger community + +00:15:21.100 --> 00:15:23.899 +that fosters new innovation. + +00:15:23.900 --> 00:15:26.539 +I used to buy into complaints I'd read online + +00:15:26.540 --> 00:15:29.499 +that Emacs' defaults are too unapproachable. + +00:15:29.500 --> 00:15:33.419 +The default color scheme and the font is unappealing. + +00:15:33.420 --> 00:15:35.699 +Fix that and people will flock. + +00:15:35.700 --> 00:15:37.739 +Sounds fair, I'd think. + +00:15:37.740 --> 00:15:40.639 +Turns out, it's not what we need. + +00:15:40.640 --> 00:15:42.679 +Emacs is bigger than that. + +00:15:42.680 --> 00:15:45.779 +What we need is like what we've done here this weekend. + +00:15:45.780 --> 00:15:49.659 +Like EmacsConf. It's the absolute epitome + +00:15:49.660 --> 00:15:53.899 +of sharing about and caring about Emacs. + +00:15:53.900 --> 00:15:56.859 +We are here both working to grow our community, + +00:15:56.860 --> 00:16:00.139 +and to strengthen what we already have. + +00:16:00.140 --> 00:16:02.579 +We're here because we find joy in Emacs, + +00:16:02.580 --> 00:16:05.859 +and that joy is amplified by sharing it + +00:16:05.860 --> 00:16:07.679 +with and among others. + +00:16:07.680 --> 00:16:10.219 +So let's continue this journey together, + +00:16:10.220 --> 00:16:13.459 +navigating Emacs with a spirit of collaboration, + +00:16:13.460 --> 00:16:17.259 +because in unity, we find not just strength + +00:16:17.260 --> 00:16:22.059 +but the enduring legacy of a tool that we hold very dear. + +00:16:22.060 --> 00:16:23.339 +Thank you to everybody here + +00:16:23.340 --> 00:16:26.499 +for being part of this shared adventure. + +00:16:26.500 --> 00:16:34.120 +Let's go forth and share, together. |