Mobilizon facts for kids
Mobilizon is a special kind of computer program. It helps people organize events and manage groups. Think of it like a tool for planning parties, meetings, or any get-together. It's made by a French group called Framasoft. Their goal is to give people a free choice instead of using big company websites like Facebook or EventBrite. Mobilizon was first talked about in 2019. It officially started for everyone to use in October 2020.
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The Story of Mobilizon
How Mobilizon Started
On May 14, 2019, the Framasoft group asked people for help. They wanted to see if enough people were interested in Mobilizon. They also needed money to build it. This was called a fundraising campaign.
Reaching the Goal
The campaign ended on July 10, 2019. It was a big success! Over a thousand people helped out. They raised more than €58,000. This showed that many people wanted a tool like Mobilizon.
Testing and Launching
A test version of Mobilizon came out on October 15, 2019. This let early supporters try it out. They could share their ideas and help make it better. The first full version was planned for 2020.
It was officially launched on October 27, 2020. A new update came out on November 17. It added new features and many more languages. Soon after, a special app for Android phones was made for Mobilizon users. By January 2021, over 60 different Mobilizon websites were active.
What Mobilizon Can Do
Mobilizon helps you manage events and groups. It has many useful features.
Managing Your Account
- You can create an account using your email and a password.
- It can send you email notifications.
- You can have different online identities on one account.
Creating and Changing Events
- You can make new events, change them, or delete them.
- You can save events as drafts while you work on them.
- You can choose to approve or deny people who want to join your event.
- You can easily share your events with friends or by email.
- You can add events to your personal calendar.
Joining Events and Safety
- You can sign up for an event using one of your online identities.
- If you see something on Mobilizon that is not good, you can report it. This helps keep the platform safe.
- The people who run Mobilizon can manage these reports.
Different from Other Platforms
Mobilizon was designed to be different from big social media sites. It does not have "likes" or a "wall" to post your whole life story. The creators wanted to avoid features that make people compete for attention. They wanted a place where people could truly connect without shouting over each other.
How Mobilizon Works
The Technology Behind It
Mobilizon is built using special computer languages. It uses Elixir and a framework called Phoenix. The part you see and click on is made with VueJS.
Connecting with Others
Mobilizon is part of a big network called the "fediverse." This means different Mobilizon websites can talk to each other. They use a special rule called ActivityPub. This rule also lets Mobilizon connect with other apps in the fediverse. These include apps like Mastodon and PeerTube.
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