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password:
from_secret: docker_reg_passwd
repo: decentral1se/autonomic.zone
tags: latest
tags: v2.0.0
- name: deployment
image: decentral1se/stack-ssh-deploy:latest
image: decentral1se/drone-stack:19.03.8
settings:
stack: jekyll
compose: docker-compose.prod.yml
deploy_key:
from_secret: drone_ssh_swarm.autonomic.zone
- name: notify rocket chat
image: plugins/slack
settings:
webhook:
from_secret: rc_builds_url
username: comradebritney
channel: "internal.builds"
template: "{{repo.owner}}/{{repo.name}} build failed: {{build.link}}"
when:
status:
- failure
host: tcp://swarm.autonomic.zone:2376
stack_name: jekyll
tlsverify: true
environment:
PLUGIN_CACERT:
from_secret: docker_cacert
PLUGIN_CERT:
from_secret: docker_cert
PLUGIN_KEY:
from_secret: docker_key
trigger:
branch:
- main
event:
exclude:
- pull_request
- master

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FROM ruby:2.7.4-alpine3.12
FROM ruby:2.7.1-alpine
EXPOSE 4000

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source "https://rubygems.org"
ruby "2.7.4"
ruby "2.7.1"
gemspec

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jekyll-feed
RUBY VERSION
ruby 2.7.3p183
ruby 2.7.1p83
BUNDLED WITH
2.1.4

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services:
jekyll:
image: decentral1se/autonomic.zone:latest
command: |
bundle exec
jekyll serve --host 0.0.0.0 --trace
image: decentral1se/autonomic.zone:v2.0.0
command: bundle exec jekyll serve --host 0.0.0.0 --trace
environment:
JEKYLL_ENV: production
networks:
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labels:
- "traefik.enable=true"
- "traefik.http.services.jekyll.loadbalancer.server.port=4000"
- "traefik.http.routers.jekyll.rule=Host(`old.autonomic.zone`) || Host(`www.old.autonomic.zone`)"
- "traefik.http.routers.jekyll.rule=Host(`autonomic.zone`)"
- "traefik.http.routers.jekyll.entrypoints=web-secure"
- "traefik.http.routers.jekyll.tls.certresolver=production"
- "traefik.http.routers.jekyll.tls.options=default@file"
- "traefik.http.routers.jekyll.middlewares=security@file"
networks:
proxy:

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---
version: "3.8"
version: "3.7"
services:
jekyll:
image: decentral1se/autonomic.zone:latest
command: |
bundle exec
jekyll serve --watch --host 0.0.0.0 --force_polling --trace
image: "jekyll/jekyll:4"
command: jekyll serve --watch --force_polling --trace
volumes:
- ".:/srv/jekyll"
ports:

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{
"$schema": "https://docs.renovatebot.com/renovate-schema.json",
"extends": [
"config:base"
]
}

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docker-compose==1.29.2
docker-compose==1.25.5

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Contact us to discuss your project's needs and arrange a consultation:</br>
<b><a href="mailto:helo@autonomic.zone">helo@autonomic.zone</a></b></br></br>
<b><a href="{{ '/assets/pgp/autonomic-key.asc' | relative_url }}">Download PGP key</a></b></br>
<a href= "https://git.autonomic.zone/autonomic-cooperative/autonomic.zone/src/branch/main/src/assets/pgp"> Verify fingerprint:</a><code id="fingerprint">82FC 87C5 1A71 902F DC10 2CF5 4F90 D55B B24B 1147</code>
<a href= "https://git.autonomic.zone/autonomic-cooperative/autonomic.zone/src/branch/master/src/assets/pgp"> Verify fingerprint:</a><code id="fingerprint">82FC 87C5 1A71 902F DC10 2CF5 4F90 D55B B24B 1147</code>
<ul class="icons" style="margin-bottom: 0; padding-top: 1em">
<li>
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</br></br>
</div>
<div style="vertical-align: bottom;">
<a href="{{ '/privacy' | relative_url }}">Privacy Policy</a> - <a href="{{ '/terms' | relative_url }}">Terms of Service</a> - <a href="{{ '/gdpr' | relative_url }}">GDPR</a>
<a href="{{ '/privacy/index.html' | absolute_url }}">Privacy Policy</a> - <a href="{{ '/terms/index.html' | absolute_url }}">Terms of Service</a> - <a href="{{ '/gdpr/index.html' | absolute_url }}">GDPR</a>
</div>
</div>
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<div>
<h3>Websites</h3>
<p>
We offer <a href="https://wordpress.com/">Wordpress</a> and static sites. Either managed or unmanaged with frictionless tools for editing and publishing that empower users. <a href="https://matomo.org/">Matomo</a> provides ethical analytics to measure impact.
We offer <a href="https://wordpress.com/">Wordpress</a> and static sites. Either managed or unmanaged with frictionless tools for editing and publishing that empower users. <a href="https://matomo.org/">Matamo</a> provides ethical analytics to measure impact.
</p>
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---
layout: post
title: How we make decisions
description: Our collective's horizontal decision making process
image: trees.jpg
category: decision making, democracy
date: 2021-01-21
---
# How we make decisions
In Autonomic, we make decisions collectively, while also attempting to empower autonomous action by individual workers.
We designed our decision making process using decision making tools we had experienced through participation in various horizontal organisations. We hope this tool is useful to others in the struggle for a better world.
Our decisions can be split intro three categories: **Small, Medium and Large**.
## 1) Small - Get on and do the thing
- No one cares.
- Made by an individual within the co-op.
- Could be in any area.
- Up to individual co-op members to decide if they should just make the decision, or share it with the rest of the co-op to seek consensus.
## 2) Medium - Consensus pending objections
- About admin and infrastructure.
- Doesn't have an effect on the direction or operation of the co-op.
- Give a deadline: unless anyone objects or asks for more time by then, it goes ahead.
- The deadline must reasonable (a week by default).
- If any member of the co-op thinks it's a Large decision, achieve Maximum Consensus™ (see below).
## 3) Large - Maximum Consensus™
- Important decisions affecting the operation, direction, working conditions and finances of the co-op.
- Consensus voting: addressing any concerns.
- Can be requested by any member of the co-op for any decision.
- Input from every co-op member.
- Whoever proposes Large decisions is responsible for chasing up members for votes.
- Votes can be in favour, against, abstain (stand aside) or block.
- One member, one vote.
## Process
For Medium and Large decisions:
1. Write up a proposal in a [HedgeDoc pad](https://hedgedoc.org/).
2. Link to the proposal on the proposals page on our wiki.
3. Announce the decision in the #announcements channel of our internal chat.
4. List the decision on the Decisions page on our wiki.
4. Announce the result in #announcements and record it on the Decisions
page of our wiki.
## Proposal format
(For Medium and Large decisions).
- What you want to change.
- Who it affects.
- Size (Medium / Large).
- Deadline.
- What chat channel you want discussion to happen in.
## Example proposal
> @all I'd like to propose (Medium|Large) decision XXX, to write our name as
"aUtOnOmIc cöööpERATIVE" in all our public communications.
>
> Deadline for votes is DEADLINE let me know if you need more time to vote than that.
>
> Please send absolutely any and all replies in #CHANNEL, not here 🙏
>
> 👍 this message for "enthusiastic consent", 🤷 for "stand aside" or 👎 if you need to indicate your extreme disagreement with this idea.
>
> 👇 VOTES HERE
## Further resources
Extra information about decision making processes in co-operatives can be found on the [Seeds for Change website](https://seedsforchange.org.uk/resources).

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---
layout: post
title: The Co-operative Cloud
description: Libre software infrastructure without re-inventing the wheel
image: coop-cloud.png
category: coop, co-op, cloud, docker, swarm, libre-software, hosting,
date: 2021-03-01
---
Running [libre software] apps and infrastructure for ourselves and our clients is central to what we do at Autonomic. Now, after a year of work, we're stoked to share our "Co-op Cloud" project with the world. We want to make it easier for others to join the party, ditch corporate spyware, and make their tools [sustainable, transparent and private].
## Why a new tool?
We started out using [Cloudron], which provides a very simple-to-use web interface for deploying libre software apps like Nextcloud, Mediawiki, and Rocket.chat with only a few clicks.
Cloudron allowed us to radically reduce our initial and ongoing server costs. We didn't need to maintain a separate server for each service and clients apps could share computing resources whilst containerisation was still allowing us meeting their data privacy needs. Consequently, we've been able to take on many more "solidarity clients", people doing important work, but on a shoestring budget.
As time has gone on, though, we've had a few moments when we questioned our reliance on Cloudron, and whether it was a sustainable choice for us and for our clients. We came to realise:
- Core parts of the system officially [became proprietary] software. This rang alarm bells for us about its long-term future.
- The work to package the available apps is done [entirely by the Cloudron team itself] and doesn't re-use the existing rich ecosystem of libre software packaging work that's already being done. This seems like a big risk. If Cloudron UG, the company behind Cloudron, goes under, someone or some entity would need to take on that laborious, technically specific and non-transferable packaging work or we'd quickly be leaving ourselves and our clients running outdated and unmaintained software.
- Some aspects of Cloudron's architecture were causing problems. Requiring each app to be a single Docker image makes common application deployment configurations impossible (as far as we know, nobody has yet managed to get Mediawiki's visual editor working in Cloudron, for example).
- Not being able to delegate user management to specific groups has made it hard for us to use Cloudron's Single Sign On system with groups who manage their own users.
- Cloudron's central paradigm is focussed on "non-technical" users with the nice web front end for managing apps. However, we found our clients don't actually need to know what "domain name" or "storage volumes" are. That's why they pay us for support. They want it to "just work". Using an interface designed for non-technical users is not suitable for technical users and adds a lot of bloat.
- Cloudron is a bit of a [black box](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_box). When something breaks, it breaks hard and requires technical users to respond and investigate and then fix the issues.
- Cloudron doesn't encourage collective and public collaboration on configuration files.
- We have a general fear of centralising so much of our core business on a commercial entity, which could change its prices at any time and have a massive effect on our ability to operate.
## A New Hope
So, around the end of 2019, we tried to map out a few core principles of a system which might work a lot like Cloudron, but give us more guarantees that we can depend on. We started calling the new project Co-op Cloud. Here are some of the principles we identified:
- Always be available under [copyleft licenses] to retain the shared work as part of the [commons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons). We shouldn't rely on creating [artificial scarcity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_scarcity) as a business model.
- Work with existing libre software communities who are already packaging and publishing their software (Nextcloud, Gitea, Mediawiki, Rocket.chat, the list goes on and on...). We want to be involved in their community spaces and build bridges between infrastructure, software development and end-users.
- Based on standardised technologies. Any new tools we write should only add a thin layer of usability on top of existing solutions.
- Place democratic governance at the core of the project. We want to collaborate as much as possible with other co-operatives to build up effective decision-making structures so we can all rely on this project far into the future.
- Focus on meeting the needs of small hosting providers with technical workers in order to provide a solid service for their clients.
- Encourage the creation of a configuration commons. Innovations based on Co-op Cloud can easily be shared and worked on collectively.
In our spare time (partly funded by income from working for our wonderful clients 😀) we've been putting the pieces together; and after a year of work (including two "back to the drawing board" moments), we're ready to launch an [alpha version](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_release_life_cycle) of Co-op Cloud to the public.
## Co-op Cloud public alpha
Co-op Cloud is a simple packaging format using existing [open standards] to build a catalogue of apps, and a command-line client to read the catalogue and deploy those apps.
If you'd like to learn more about Co-op Cloud, please read [our documentation], where we explain the decisions we've made so far in more depth. What technologies we're using, how we fit into the existing ecosystem, ways to contribute, what apps are available and so on.
We've already been deploying Co-op Cloud as part of "dual power" strategy. We use Co-op Cloud to run some of our own and our clients' infrastructure while continuing with Cloudron and other strategies for the time being. We're seeing promising stability and it's been a joy to work with.
## Enter the configuration commons
You can also dive straight in by installing [`abra`, Co-op Cloud's command-line tool].
You can use Co-op Cloud right now to deploy any of our [30+ apps] to your own physical server or virtual server. These include [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) (for file, calendar, contacts etc) [Rocket.chat](https://rocket.chat/) for instant messaging, [Keycloak](https://www.keycloak.org/) for Single Sign-On, [Statping](https://statping.com/) for service monitoring, and websites using [Wordpress](https://wordpress.org/), [Pelican](https://blog.getpelican.com/), [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/), or static HTML. See the [app catalogue](https://docs.cloud.autonomic.zone/apps/) for more.
Apps deployed via Co-op Cloud have automatic SSL certificates, and many come with pre-configured e-mail, backups, or Single Sign-On options.
See the [getting started guide](https://docs.cloud.autonomic.zone/overview/) to get moving fast.
## Packaging for Co-op Cloud
Packaging new apps for Co-op Cloud is straightforward in most cases: you can re-use an application's own Docker image (or even `docker-compose.yml` file) with minimal changes. We managed to [make a Co-op Cloud version of the Matomo web analytics platform in about 20 minutes]. This standardised architecture also means that nobody using Co-op Cloud is dependent on Autonomic for updates. When a new Wordpress update comes out, you can easily install it yourself or automatically without waiting for us to update some arcane custom Docker image.
## Next steps
At this point, we'd like to invite other worker co-operatives or democratic collectives to take a look at what we're working on and have a chat with us. We have a public matrix room at `#coopcloud:autonomic.zone`. We think a common platform for hosting libre software infrastructure could make a big difference in terms of what we're able to offer as a movement.
If you're interested in getting involved with Co-op Cloud development, or if you'd like help trying out Co-op Cloud hosted services for yourself or your organisation, please [get in touch].
## Links
- [Documentation](https://cloud.autonomic.zone/)
- [Source code](https://git.autonomic.zone/coop-cloud)
- [Public Matrix chat](https://matrix.to/#/#coopcloud:autonomic.zone?via=autonomic.zone)
[libre software]: http://wikieducator.org/Libre
[sustainable, transparent and private]: /#core-values
[cloudron]: https://cloudron.io/
[became proprietary]: https://forum.cloudron.io/topic/2862/why-not-make-cloudron-fully-open-source-again
[entirely by the cloudron team itself]: https://git.cloudron.io/cloudron
[our documentation]: https://docs.cloud.autonomic.zone
[`abra`, co-op cloud's command-line tool]: https://git.autonomic.zone/coop-cloud/abra/
[30+ apps]: https://git.autonomic.zone/coop-cloud/
[get in touch]: mailto:helo@autonomic.zone
[copyleft licenses]: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/copyleft.en.html
[open standards]: https://compose-spec.io/
[make a co-op cloud version of the matomo web analytics platform in about 20 minutes]: https://docs.cloud.autonomic.zone/package/

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layout: post
title: New Co-op Cloud blog, socials and updates
description: Co-op Cloud project blog, socials and monthly updates
image: ccblog.png
category: coop, co-op, cloud, docker, swarm, libre-software, hosting,
date: 2021-07-07
---
The Co-op Cloud is starting to come into its own and we've decided to move our posts over to a dedicated [new and shiny blog](https://coopcloud.tech/blog/). We are working on opening up shared ownership of the project and want to create digital spaces where Autonomic is not implicitly having some sort of gate keeping role. We'll be writing regularly about our progress over there. We've also made new [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Coop_Cloud) and [Mastodon](https://social.coop/@coopcloud) which can you can follow along. That's all for now!

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---
layout: post
title: Come join the good ship Autonomic!
description: Hi do you want to work with the coolest anarchist tech workers co-operative?
image: robertmccall.jpg
category: decision making, democracy, meta
date: 2021-11-25
---
## Background
Autonomic is a worker-owned co-operative of queer comrade hackers dedicated to using technology to empower people making a positive difference in the world. Since 2017, weve been successfully delivering projects in a range of sectors including renewable energy, labour organising, independent media, feminist research, migrant solidarity activism, sustainable fashion, and arms trade abolition.
We are currently 12 worker-owners, located on four continents worldwide. We are a Co-operative Society, registered in the UK with the Financial Conduct Authority. Legally, we are a freelance consortium, which means that we operate as a group of self-employed contractors, and are responsible for our own individual income tax.
Autonomic aspires to follow the [7 co-operative principles as defined by the International Co-operative Alliance](https://www.ica.coop/en/cooperatives/cooperative-identity).
We're currently looking to build capacity in the co-op in key areas to help take us to the next level.
## Pay
We are currently paid £16 per hour for all work.
Everyone in the co-op will always be paid the same rate, which we decide on collectively and adjust according to how well we're doing.
## What we're looking for:
We are looking for folks who have expertise in the following areas:
### Required
- Care, communicatiton and compassion. Trust. Comradeship. Each according to their need.
- Available for around 10-20 hours per week **between 8am UTC and 3pm UTC**
### Skill areas
We are in need of people who have experience or interest in at least 2 of these areas:
- Project management: progress tracking and planning, budgeting and estimates.
- Client communications / relations / meeting, conflict resolution.
- Infrastrucure skills: Debian, Ansible, Git, Docker, Docker Swarm in the context of [Co-op Cloud](https://coopcloud.tech).
- Wordpress development (front end and back end): PHP, CSS, Composer, Docker.
- Finance administration: invoicing, tax, forecasting,
### Bonus/Nice to Have
- Wordpress plug-in development
- Drupal development
- New business development
## Process
People of color, women, genderqueer, non-binary and trans folks, neurodiverse and queer folks strongly encouraged to apply.
Email helo@autonomic.zone with your CV (doesn't have to be fancy, just a list of work) and a little bit about yourself and what you're looking for work wise.
If we think you might be suitable for these roles, you'll be invited for a few chats with members of the co-op who will show you more about the kinds of work we do and be able to answer any questions you have.
If we want to take you on, we'll then have a vote amongst our members and you can start working for us right away as a "potential member". After 100 hours of work you can be invited to join the co-op as a full member.
<hr>
_image by Robert McCall_

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---
layout: post
title: The Co-op Cloud Federation Proposal
description:
image: ccforest.jpg
category: coop cloud, decision making, democracy
date: 2022-04-14
---
Following on in [the tradition](https://autonomic.zone/blog/new-coop-cloud-blog-and-socials/) of making [short blog posts](https://autonomic.zone/blog/co-op-cloud/) about [Co-op Cloud](https://coopcloud.tech) on this blog, here comes another one!
We're delighted to announce that we have finally published the Co-op Cloud federation proposal. It's a document which aims to formalise the organisation of the project, focusing on a democratic process. It's open for comments, feedback, critique & amendments.
Autonomic has had a central role in the organising of this project until now, but we'd like to step back and open up space for others. The proposal is part of formalising that and we're excited to see who will step in! You can find out more on the [Co-op Cloud blog](https://coopcloud.tech/blog/federation-proposal/) or jump straight to [the proposal](https://pad.autonomic.zone/s/MLafJE2jC).

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---
layout: post
title: Publishing our Ansible roles
description:
image: infra.jpg
category: ansible, automation, infrastructure
date: 2022-05-30
---
We're delighted to announce that we're publishing our Ansible roles
into the open under [`git.autonomic.zone/autonomic-cooperative/...`](https://git.autonomic.zone/explore/repos?q=ansible&topic=1) at long last 🥳
They've always been licensed as libre software but due to the way we managed
our internal infrastructure configurations, they were embedded in a private
repository.
The roles are currently lacking documentation and written for very specific
Autonomic needs but they might be handy as a learning resource or a base to
fork from. We'd happily accept contributions to generalise them.
In particular, we've been relying on and running
[`autonomic.new-hetzner`](https://git.autonomic.zone/autonomic-cooperative/autonomic.new-hetzner)
for years, so it is battle tested. The role bootstraps a Hetzner VPS from
scratch and provisions it with a hardened SSH configuration, firewalls, user
accounts and some basic packages and a shiny MOTD.
All roles are CI tested on every commit with [Molecule](https://molecule.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) so things don't break.
[Expanding re-use with shared infrastructure](https://community.coops.tech/t/cotech-gathering-ansible-and-shared-infrastructure-session/1107)
is someting we've always been working on at Autonomic. We have an ongoing
critique of Ansible and the pros/cons of when it is a good choice to use. This
ultimately lead us to start projects like [Co-op
Cloud](https://coopcloud.tech/). However, we still think Ansible is pretty good
at handling more complicated server provisioning needs.
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---
layout: post
title: Wireless Battle of the Mesh - Building Community Networks for Fun and Non-Profit
description: Autonomic members are aiming to attend. Here is our public endorsement!
image: bmesh.png
category: community, wireless, event
date: 2022-07-11
---
Autonomic Co-op supports this year's "Wireless Battle of the Mesh - Building
Community Networks for Fun and Non-Profit".
The event aims to bring together people from across the globe who are
interested in community networks, including wireless mesh network technologies,
fiber infrastructure, Do-It-Yourself Internet Access Providers, and more
generally how to create and maintain a thriving community of people involved in
building their own networks.
We envision 4 days of expert presentations, practical workshops, hacking
sessions, and fruitful discussions: whether you are a mesh networking
enthusiast, community networking activist, protocol developer, or have an
interest in networking in general, come and join the event!
The Battlemesh is free of charge and open for all.
This year, the event will take place from Monday 19th to Wednesday 22nd
of September, 2022 in Rome, Italy! It will be followed by the RomHack
Camp on September 23-25, also in Rome.
Check out more information [here](https://www.battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV14).
We are writing this post as part of a public endorsement and support for
"Wireless Battle of the Mesh - Building Community Networks for Fun and
Non-Profit" not only for the efforts made by its community to advance the field
of wireless mesh networking and foster the development of grass-roots community
networks, but for their contribution to digital freedom rights movement,
empowerment of peoples tech/net/media competency and a free and open civil
society.
We aim to support the event by:
- helping to promote it
- making it possible for our members to join the event
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---
layout: post
title: Come join the good ship Autonomic!
description: We (were) hiring again!
category: decision making, democracy, meta
date: 2022-10-10
---
> As of 8 November 2022, this round of recruitment is now closed. Thanks to those who got in touch, and stay tuned for the next time we're looking for new members.
## Background
Autonomic is a worker-owned co-operative of queer comrade hackers dedicated to using technology to empower people making a positive difference in the world. Since 2017, weve been successfully delivering projects in a range of sectors including renewable energy, labour organising, independent media, feminist research, migrant solidarity activism, sustainable fashion, and arms trade abolition.
We are currently 11 worker-owners, located in 6 countries. We are a Co-operative Society, registered in the UK with the Financial Conduct Authority. Legally, we are a freelance consortium, which means that we operate as a group of self-employed contractors, and are responsible for our own individual income tax.
Autonomic aspires to follow the [7 co-operative principles as defined by the International Co-operative Alliance](https://www.ica.coop/en/cooperatives/cooperative-identity).
## Pay
We are currently paid £20 per hour for all work.
Everyone in the co-op will always be paid the same rate, which we decide on collectively and adjust according to how well were doing.
## What were looking for
We are looking for folks who have expertise in the following areas:
### Required commitments
- Care, communication and compassion. Trust & responsibility. Comradeship. Each according to their need.
- Available for around 10-20 hours per week. We work in multiple timezones but mostly find that being available for at least 1-3 hours for checking in and co-working between 13:00 UTC - 15:00 UTC is the best.
### Required skills
We are in need of people who have experience or interest in front end development.
- Comfortable with front-end technologies: HTML / CSS / JS / PHP (any or all)
- Comfortable writing WordPress themes and templates and debugging obscurities
### Bonus/Nice to Have
- Wordpress plug-in development
- Experience with collective organising & consensus decision making
- Debian systems administration skills: Bash scripting, running system upgrades, handling SSH keys etc.
- Interest in collectively learning how to run a cooperative under capitalism
- Experience in running union, grassroots or community political campaigns
- New business development, chasing leads
- Finance administration: invoicing, tax, forecasting
- Client communications / relations / meeting, conflict resolution
- Project management: progress tracking and planning, budgeting and estimates
## Process
People of color, women, genderqueer, non-binary and trans folks, neurodiverse and queer folks are strongly encouraged to apply.
Email [hello@autonomic.zone](mailto:hello@autonomic.zone) with your CV (it really doesnt have to be fancy, just a list of work) and a little bit about yourself and what youre looking for work wise.
If we think you might be suitable for these roles, youll be invited for a few chats with members of the co-op who will show you more about the kinds of work we do and be able to answer any questions you have.
If we want to take you on, well then have a vote amongst our members and you can start working for us right away as a “potential member”. After ~100 hours of work you can be invited to join the co-op as a full member.

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---
layout: post
title: NEoN x Autonomic - Digital Reforms
description: A brief update about our work with NEoN in the last months.
image: letsleave.png
category: coop-cloud, neon
date: 2022-12-18
---
> This year has seen many changes at NEoN, and we will have many more next year. We are committed to exploring new ways of working that help us develop and implement new strategies that emphasise collaborative, collective, and communal approaches.
>
> As part of our ongoing work on the [Counter Cloud Action Plan](https://neondigitalarts.com/counter-cloud/), [titipi.org](http://titipi.org/) introduced us to [Autonomic](https://autonomic.zone/) and its [Cooperative Cloud Infrastructure.](https://autonomic.zone/#services) Autonomic is a cooperative that is owned and run by its workers. They build technologies and infrastructure to empower users to impact the world positively. Their services reflect their commitment to their core values - sustainability, transparency and privacy.
>
> We commissioned [Autonomic](https://autonomic.zone/) to look over NEoN's digital infrastructure and help us to find a new sustainable way of working that supports one of its goals of DeGoogle-isation. Based on discussions and their past experiences working with other initiatives such as[ lumbug.space](https://lumbung.space/), [UTAW](https://utaw.tech/about/), VREC and [Comic Gewerkschaft](https://www.comicgewerkschaft.org/Uber-Uns), Autonomic has provided us with a plan of reforms, which we are delighted to share with you.
Read the full report [here](https://neondigitalarts.com/neon-digital-reforms/)!
Much love & solidarity to the good people at NEoN!
PS. Main Image Credit: "Let's leave planet GAFAM" by David Revoy from [degooglisons-internet.org](https://degooglisons-internet.org).

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title: Privacy Policy
description: Privacy policy for Autonomic Co-operative Limited
description: Privacy policy for Autonomic Co-operative Limited.
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# Autonomic Cooperative Limited Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR) privacy Notice.
# Autonomic Cooperative Limited General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR) Privacy Notice.
> [The Data Protection Act 2018](https://www.gov.uk/data-protection) is the UKs implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Our purpose is to provide secure services for socially responsible and progressive groups and individuals.
## Summary
Our purpose is to provide secure services for socially responsible and progressive groups and individuals. We seek to minimise data collection where possible and follow best security practices.
To get in touch with Autonomic Cooperative Limited about any GPDR related issues please email [helo@autonomic.zone](helo@autonomic.zone). Our Secretary will act as contact for these matters. We do not have or believe we require a Data Protection Officer, as we do not process sensitive data, nor do our core activities require large scale systemic tracking of individuals. See the [ICO guidance](https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/accountability-and-governance/data-protection-officers/) on this.
To get in touch with Autonomic Cooperative Limited about any GPDR related issues please email [helo@autonomic.zone](helo@autonomic.zone). Our Secretary will act as contact for these matters.
## Data Protection Officer
We do not have or believe we require a Data Protection Officer, as we do not process sensitive data, nor do our core activities require large scale systemic tracking of individuals. See the [Information Commissioners Office (ICO) guidance](https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/accountability-and-governance/data-protection-officers/) on this.
## Data Collection
If you use our services, we may act as data processor for you. We provide information about how our systems and procedures allow you to use our service securely in our information security policy.
We process data to provide Internet services. We collect names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers of our customers so we can charge them for services and communicate with them information regarding the availability and status of their services. This processing is necessary for the performance of our contracts with them.
## Logging and tracking
Our services are configured to collect statistics including IP addresses via web server log files as is standard practice. The log files are kept for 28 days or less and are then deleted. We recommend you use [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) if you require greater anonymity.
Our servers may collect web usage statistics via our private [Matamo](https://matomo.org/) analytics servers. You may opt out of Matamo tracking, the best way to do this is to set the [Do Not Track header](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_Not_Track) in your browser or use the browser extensions [ublock origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/) and/or [Privacy Badger](https://privacybadger.org/).
Occasionally our users may run alternative analytics software. This is outside of our control.
## Data Storage
This data is processed by our staff and only stored in the EU. We do not share data with 3rd parties unless this is required for the implementation of a specific service. For example, to a Domain Name Registrar to complete the whois information for a domain name. The requirement to share with 3rd parties will be clearly communicated to you, and only done with explicit consent.
This data is processed by our staff and only stored in the EU. We do not share data with 3rd parties unless this is required for the implementation of a specific service. For example to a Domain Name Registrar to complete the whois information for a domain name. The requirement to share with 3rd parties will be clearly communicated to you, and only done with explicit consent.
We are required under UK tax law to keep your basic personal data (name, address, contact details) for a minimum of 6 years after which time it will be destroyed.
## Incorrect Information
If at any point you believe the information we process on you is incorrect you request to see this information and even have it corrected or deleted. If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact our Secretary via email on [helo@autonomic.zone](mailto:helo@autonomic.zone) who will then investigate the matter.
If at any point you believe the information we process on you is incorrect you request to see this information and even have it corrected or deleted. If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact our Secretary [helo@autonomic.zone](helo@autonomic.zone) who will investigate the matter.
See also our [Website Privacy Policy](/privacy) and [Terms of Service](/terms).
See also our website privacy policy.
## Third Party Services
We use servers hosted by [Webarchitects](https://www.webarch.net/privacy-notice), [Hetzner](https://www.hetzner.com/rechtliches/datenschutz) and [Digital Ocean](https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/gdpr/) and [Gandi](https://contract.gandi.net/v5/contracts/36637/Privacy_Policy_SAS_1.1_en.pdf) for Domain names, DNS and Email, so their Data Processing Agreements may also apply.
We use servers hosted by [Webarchitects](https://www.webarch.net/privacy-notice), [Hetzner](https://www.hetzner.com/rechtliches/datenschutz) and [Digital Ocean](https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/gdpr/) and [Gandi](https://contract.gandi.net/v5/contracts/36637/Privacy_Policy_SAS_1.1_en.pdf) for Domain names, DNS and Email, so their Data Processing Agreements also apply.
## Contact us
If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data in a way that is not in accordance with the law you can complain to the [Information Commissioners Office (ICO)](https://ico.org.uk/).
If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data not in accordance with the law you can complain to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

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description: Privacy policy for autonomic.zone.
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# Website Privacy Policy
## The Autonomic Co-operative Limited website privacy policy
The Autonomic Co-operative Limited website privacy policy.
Our Privacy Notice contains information regarding our [Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)](https://www.gov.uk/data-protection) compliance.
Our Privacy Notice contains information regarding our General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR) compliance.
This site does not set cookies.
This site does not set cookies. The source code for this website can be [found here](https://git.autonomic.zone/autonomic-cooperative/autonomic.zone).
This site is configured to collect statistics including IP addresses via web server log files as is standard practice. The log files are kept for 28 days or less and are then deleted. We recommend you use [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) if you require greater anonymity. This site remains functional without [Javascript](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript) enabled.
The source code for this website can be found [here](https://git.autonomic.zone/autonomic-cooperative/autonomic.zone).
This site is configured to collect statistics including IP addresses via web server log files as is standard practice. The log files are kept for 28 days or less and are then deleted. We recommend you use [Tor Browser](https://torproject.org/) if you require great anonymity. Our website is still functional without JavaScript enabled.

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title: Terms of Service
description: Terms of Service for autonomic.zone
description: Terms of Service for autonomic.zone.
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# Terms of service
This document describes what activities are allowed, under what conditions we may terminate your account, and asserts our limited liability. It applies to all interactions with Autonomic Cooperative Limited. Your use of Autonomic Cooperative Limited's services constitutes your agreement to these Terms of Service.
This document describes what activities are allowed, under what conditions we may terminate your account, and asserts our limited liability. It applies to all interactions with Autonomic Cooperative Limited. Your use of Autonomic Cooperative Limited services constitutes your agreement to these Terms of Service.
## Summary
If you do anything truly evil, we will terminate your account. We are not liable for any damages related to the use of these services. You agree to hold patience in your heart for the hard work we do.
If you do anything truly evil, we will terminate your account. We are not liable for any damages related to the use of this service. You agree to hold patience in your heart for the hard work we do.
## Privacy policies
We ask that you review our [Privacy Policy](/gdpr), so that you are aware of how we collect and use your information.
We ask that you review our Privacy Policy, so that you are aware of how we collect and use your information.
## Ownership of and responsibility for content
All Content, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, is the sole responsibility of the person who originated such Content. We may not monitor or control the Content posted via the Services and we cannot take responsibility for such Content.
Any use or reliance on any Content or materials posted via the Services or obtained by you through the Services is at your own risk. You are responsible for your use of the Services, for any Content you provide, and for any consequences thereof.
All Content, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, is the sole responsibility of the person who originated such Content. We may not monitor or control the Content posted via the Services and we cannot take responsibility for such Content. Any use or reliance on any Content or materials posted via the Services or obtained by you through the Services is at your own risk. You are responsible for your use of the Services, for any Content you provide, and for any consequences thereof.
### Refraining from certain activities
You may not engage in the following activities through the services provided by Autonomic Cooperative Limited:
- Harassing or abusing others by engaging in threats, stalking or sending spam. This includes usernames, aliases or using any of our resources for this purpose.
- Misuse of services by distributing viruses or malware, engaging in a denial of service attack, or attempting to gain unauthorised access to any computer system, including this one.
- Misuse of services by distributing viruses or malware, engaging in a denial of service attack, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to any computer system, including this one.
- Contributing to the abuse of others by distributing material where the production process created violence or sexual assault against persons.
## Account Termination
Autonomic Cooperative Limited may terminate your service at any time for any reason.
## Limitation on Liability
You agree that Autonomic Cooperative Limited is not liable to you or to any other party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, regardless of whether we were advised of the possibility of such damage.
Autonomic Cooperative Limited may terminate your service at any time for any reason. Typically, however, accounts are destroyed because of one of the following conditions:
In the case that applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages, the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you, although our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
- The account has been found to be sending Spam (excessive amounts of unsolicited email).
- The account has engaged one or more of the banned activities listed above.
Limitation on Liability
You agree that Autonomic Cooperative Limited is not liable to you or to any other party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, regardless of whether we were advised of the possibility of such damage. In the case that applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages, the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you, although our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
### Choice of Forum and Law
You agree that these Terms of Service and your use of Autonomic Cooperative Limited is governed by the law of United Kingdom.
### Policy regarding copyright infringement - DMCA
Autonomic Cooperative Limited complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Acts notice and take-down procedures. DMCA complaints should be addressed to:
```
Autonomic Cooperative Limited
1539 Pershore Road
Birmingham
B30 2JH
United Kingdom
```
Or via email: [helo@autonomic.zone](mailto:helo@autonomic.zone)
[mailto:helo@autonomic.zone](helo@autonomic.zone)
Please note that it is Autonomic Cooperative Limiteds policy to take reasonable steps, within our power, to terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
### No Warranty
You understand and agree that Autonomic Cooperative Limited provides online services “as is” and without any warranty, express, implied, or statutory.
We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchant-ability, fitness for a particularly purpose and non-infringement. We make no warranty as to the reliability, accessibility, or quality of our services. You agree that the use of our services is at your sole and exclusive risk.
You understand and agree that Autonomic Cooperative Limited provides online services “as is” and without any warranty, express, implied, or statutory. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particularly purpose and infringement. We make no warranty as to the reliability, accessibility, or quality of our services. You agree that the use of our services is at your sole and exclusive risk.
### Changes to this policy
We reserve the right to change this policy. If we make major changes, we will notify our users in a clear and prominent manner.