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How do I get access to the rest of the channels

Be agentic. The quickest way to be let into the server is to show us some work that you've done. Something you've made. Once we have evidence that you can get stuff done, we're pretty inviting.

How can I contribute?

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 You already have by being here. If this is your first interaction with The Portal, you should probably subscribe and start listening to The Portal Podcast. Many of the topics Eric discusses are complicated, and maybe over your head.  This wiki helps document those ideas and they provide reference material and further reading.  Additionally, there are Discord Servers dedicated to discussions of the podcasts, topics, and projects.
-Read through this, then go and click some of the links above, and start reading.  -->
+Read through this, then go and click some of the links above, and start reading.
-=== How can I participate? ===
+-->
-<!-- "We're not here to tell you what to do"
+=== How do I get access to the rest of the channels ===
-"We're here to remove obstacles for you"
+Be agentic. The quickest way to be let into the server is to show us some work that you've done. Something you've made. Once we have evidence that you can get stuff done, we're pretty inviting.
+=== How can I contribute? ===
+<!-- "We're not here to tell you what to do"  Be agentic. You control your destiny. This all depends on what you want to do, what you are good at, and what you want to learn about. Simplicity: Maximize impact minimize complexity, Dawkins' power of an idea.
+"We're here to remove obstacles for you" - elders.
 And, if people are actually non-douche-ish, then we'll integrate you quickly into our whole deal here
 It's not hard, if you're a capable person who doesn't require baby-sitting
 based on your interactions in the lobby, it would be best to frame it as "if you wanna do cool shit, start doing it. if you have cool shit to show and it's relevant to our goals, bother us and we'll try to give you rocket boosters to travel the cool shit galaxy"
-This all depends on what you want to do, what you are good at, and what you want to learn about.
+=== How shouldn't I contribute? ===
+Results better than aimless conversation. If you want to have conversations about the [[The Portal Podcast|Podcast]], see [[The Portal Discords]]. Bad behavior should be self-evident: it's contrary to the goals. Be respectful, be cool, exclude disruptive behavior, make beauty.
 * Discussions
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 Join the Discord servers and jump into one of the chats, catch up on some of the conversations and ask questions.  See if your skillset and time are gonna help contribute to the project. If you still want to join then simply provide proof of past work in the lobby-and-introductions (Discord ID : 701792384773521428) and wait for one of the rollers to accept your request.
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-=== How do I get access to the rest of the channels ===
-=== What are the ways to contribute to projects and gain access to the other channels? ===
-The quickest way to be let into the server is to show us some work that you've done. Something you've made. Once we have evidence that you can get stuff done, we're pretty inviting. -->
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-==== Speech is free, but with respect ====
-Be respectful, Be cool.  If you can't be that, fuck off.
-==== What is bad behavior ====
-It should be self evident
 ==== What is the process for pitching a new project?  ====
 All you have to do is start up a conversation and let us know that you have an idea. Depending on what you've got, we'll start asking you questions and we'll take it from there. -->
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