We need your help - Permies server fundraiser

Kate Downham wrote:
When I have lots of pie I often give out slices to posts that I think are extra special - there's a way to include a little note with the slice, and also a way to send pie anonymously. You should be able to see a little picture of pie above each post now, and to send pie, you can just click on that and it's easy.

That's my favorite way to send them out, too. They're kind of like special notes to people. They're also a way to try to brighten someone's day who's having a hard time. For instance, if someone's beloved dog died, giving them a thumbs-up seems a bit odd, but I could send them pie to say something like, "I'm so sorry for your loss. Dogs are such special friends."

It's a really nice way to say, "Thank you," or to show you care. It's also a fun way to congratulate people when cool things are happening in their lives!

Some of you have reported some server outages.  We are trying to hold things together with duct tape and baling wire for now ...  The funds have been sent for a new server, but it takes a bit of time ...

paul wheaton wrote:Some of you have reported some server outages.  We are trying to hold things together with duct tape and baling wire for now ...  The funds have been sent for a new server, but it takes a bit of time ...

Pro-tip: pre-2012 bubblegum works well as an insulator for frayed wire, but in our post-apocalyptic world, the heavy metals contamination of oft-used sugar substitutes and the microplastics in everything have reduced its usefulness. This was about the time MacGuyver retired to the wilds of Patagonia in an attempt to keep his knowledge-base pertinent.

Perhaps some spruce sap mixed with crushed up charcoal and some wood ash could work just as well ?  Report your findings here!

And, being serious now, hope the setup and transfer runs smooth. Permies is foundational in this (growing) community of "what box? I don't see a box" thinkers.

The server was ordered and there is a component on backorder.

In related news, the duct tape, baling wire and wd40 appears to be holding things together here rather well.  (well done Devaka!)