- Members - XMPP

by Travis Burtrum

Hi, Someone just wrongfully banned me from the XSF MUC, I of course don't think I said anything that should result in a ban at all, but clearly neither of these <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0458.html#immediate> apply so if someone thought I did it should follow the reporting+discussion requirements from the CoC, and not be a unilateral ban from a mod that doesn't like what I said. I'd like to be unbanned immediately and the mod that wrongfully banned me to re-read the CoC they are supposed to enforce. Thanks, moparisthebest

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voting results & meeting minutes

by Alexander Gnauck

Hello, you can find the meeting minutes here: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Meeting-Minutes-2026-06-04 All reappliers were accepted, we had no new applicants this quarter. I will open the Q3 application period soon. Thanks, Alex

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XSF EU Legal Structure - Help us define evaluation criteria

by Guus der Kinderen

Dear XSF members, This email is the next step in the ongoing work on a potential EU legal structure for the XSF. To recap where we are: in December, the Board asked for volunteers to investigate lightweight options for an EU presence [1]. In February, example proposals were shared on the wiki and opened for community feedback [2]. Many members participated in that discussion (thanks!) and five proposals are now documented: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/XSF_EU_Legal_Transition_Proposal - The proposals cover a range of approaches, from full EU reconstitution to structural simplification, to more lightweight options. At today's Board meeting, we concluded that the proposals give us a good foundation, but that we are not yet in a position to rank or narrow them reliably. What is missing is a shared evaluation framework: without agreeing on what matters most, any comparison risks being arbitrary. The Board's proposed next step is therefore to define a set of evaluation criteria first, and then use those as a yardstick to assess the proposals. We would like your input on that list of criteria before the Board finalises it at the next meeting on 21 May. Below is an initial draft. We are not asking you to evaluate the proposals yet, only to help us refine this list: - Governance & Member Control - evaluates how decisions are made within the organization, including the roles of members and the board and how voting rights are allocated. - Legal & Regulatory Complexity - considers the requirements and processes for forming and maintaining the entity under the laws of the chosen jurisdiction, including compliance, reporting, and language obligations. - IP & Asset Transfer Feasibility - looks at how easily intellectual property, trademarks, and other assets can be transferred to or managed within the proposed structure. - Transition Cost & Operational Overhead - assesses estimated setup costs, ongoing administrative responsibilities, and any additional operational effort required to implement the structure. - International Orientation & Reach - considers how well the structure accommodates contributors, members, and operations across multiple countries. - Continuity & Long-Term Sustainability - evaluates whether the structure can support ongoing operations smoothly during and after any transition, including maintaining organizational stability. - Financial Flexibility & Funding Options - examines whether the structure allows XSF to manage finances effectively, including holding funds, receiving donations, or engaging in grants or other funding mechanisms. - Flexibility for Future Changes - assesses whether the structure can adapt to changes in membership, governance, operations, or jurisdictional requirements without requiring a complete reorganization. - Risk & Liability Management - looks at how the structure addresses legal, financial, and operational risks, including liability exposure for board members, contributors, and the organization itself. - Alignment with Strategic Goals - evaluates how the proposed structure supports XSF's overall mission, objectives, and long-term strategic direction. Specifically, we would welcome your thoughts on: 1. Are there important criteria missing from this list? 2. Are any of the listed criteria redundant or not relevant to our situation? 3. Which criteria do you consider most important? The Board will use the feedback from this thread at the next meeting (21 May) to agree on a final, ordered list of criteria. We will then use that list to structure a more focused evaluation of the proposals. Please reply to this thread by 19 May if possible, to give the Board time to review input before the meeting. Thanks in advance for your time and thoughts. Kind regards, Guus [1] https://mail.jabber.org/hyperkitty/list/members@xmpp.org/thread/UBVF332GN63… [2] https://mail.jabber.org/hyperkitty/list/members@xmpp.org/thread/5OS3L2D4EH6…

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XSF EU Legal Structure: evaluation framework agreed - call to action for proposal authors

by Guus der Kinderen

Dear XSF members, At today's Board meeting we made progress on the EU legal structure evaluation. Here is a brief summary of where things stand and what happens next. *What was agreed* The Board has adopted a finalised set of evaluation criteria. These will be used to compare and assess the five proposals currently documented on the wiki. Full descriptions of each criterion are now on the wiki page that also links each proposal: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/XSF_EU_Legal_Transition_Proposal *The process going forward* 1. Proposal authors self-assess their proposal against the criteria. 2. The Board and members review and validate those assessments. 3. The Board narrows to one or two preferred options and issues a recommendation to members. 4. Members receive a final opportunity to weigh in. 5. The Board makes a final decision. *Call to action for proposal authors*If you are the author of one of the five proposals, we are asking you to prepare a self-assessment of your proposal against the criteria listed above and share it on this mailing list. If you have questions about the criteria or the process, feel free to reply to this thread. Thank you all for your continued patience and engagement with this process. Kind regards, Guus der Kinderen on behalf of the XSF Board

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Agenda for the XSF Board Meeting on June 4 2026

by Guus der Kinderen

Dear Board members, This email announces the agenda for our next Board meeting, scheduled for Thursday, 4 June 2026, from 16:00 to 16:30 UTC. The meeting will take place in the XSF chatroom at xmpp:xsf@muc.xmpp.org?join. Brief context is included for each agenda item to support preparation. *1. Welcome* Opening of the meeting. *2. Formalize Agenda* Confirm and approve the agenda for this meeting. *3. XSF EU Legal Structure: Evaluation Framework (resumed)* Deferred from the May 21 meeting. Guus sent a follow-up to the members list after that meeting with a concrete criteria proposal, but no further member feedback has arrived since. The Board should use Guus's proposal as the basis for agreeing a finalized, ordered set of evaluation criteria, and define the next steps for applying those criteria to the five proposals on the wiki. Mailing list thread: https://mail.jabber.org/hyperkitty/list/members@xmpp.org/thread/J5U4MXNFP6M… Wiki page: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/XSF_EU_Legal_Transition_Proposal *4. Any Other Business (AOB)* Items not listed above that require brief attention. *5. Date of next meeting* Agreement on the date of the next Board meeting. *6. Close* Closing of the meeting. Please review the relevant materials ahead of the meeting so that we can use our time efficiently. Kind regards, Guus

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voting update

by Alexander Gnauck

According to my records the following XSF members have voted via proxy in the current voting period: * badrihippo (at) disroot.org * trần.h.trung (at) trung.fun * jonas (at) wielicki.name * lbocquet (at) jabber.org * dele.olajide (at) igniterealtime.org * gnemmi (at) xmpp.social * mremond (at) process-one.net * mathieui (at) mathieui.net * thilo.molitor (at) juforum.de * me (at) syndace.dev * singpolyma (at) singpolyma.net * polarian (at) icebound.dev * emus (at) jabbers.one * jabberjocke (at) jabber.org * travis (at) burtrum.org * andrzej.wojcik (at) tigase.org * daniel (at) spacecloud.one * guus.der.kinderen (at) igniterealtime.org * gnauck (at) conversations.im If you have not yet voted, please send a message to xmpp:memberbot@xmpp.org. If you have problems with memberbot please contact me directly by email or xmpp. Thanks, Alex

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[Vote] London XMPP Sprint 2026

by Polarian

Good afternoon, After discussions with Matthew yesterday, we have decided that the sprint should be held on one of the following ranges of dates. * Fri 25th Sep to Sun 27th Sep * Fri 2nd Oct to Sun 4th Oct * Fri 9th Oct to Sun 11th Oct * Fri 16th Oct to Sun 18th Oct * Fri 23th Oct to Sun 25th Oct * Fri 30th Oct to Sun 1st Nov * Fri 6th Nov to Sun 8th Nov * Fri 13th Nov to Sun 15th Nov * Fri 20th Nov to Sun 22nd Nov * Fri 27th Nov to Sun 29th Nov To vote, please copy the above list, and reply WITHIN THE THREAD to me either privately (if you don't want it public) or onlist and put one of the following symbols next to every range: + (Available) x (Unavailable) - (Could be available) For those who are not able to post to the list, please send me an email (polarian(a)polarian.dev) and I will include your vote, please only vote if you are interested in attending. I will count the responses and pass them onto Matthew on Sunday 17th May (1 week from now). Note: Matthew is *NOT* MattJ aka Matthew Wild, we really need to find a solution to the duplicate Matthews. Happy voting! Take care, -- Polarian Jabber/XMPP: polarian(a)icebound.dev

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XMPP Summit 29 - 4 & 5 September 2026 - Join us!

by Guus der Kinderen

Hello everyone! The XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) will hold its 29th Summit on Friday 4 September and Saturday 5 September 2026. This will be the first online XMPP Summit in the organizers' memory! *Join the Summit*To participate, please sign up at the wiki The event is open to all community members and participation is free of cost. Sign up / participant list: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/Summit_29 (have a look at https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Sysops if you need an account) *About the Summit*The XMPP Summit is where the XMPP community comes together to discuss protocol development, implementation experience, and the future of the ecosystem. While traditionally held in person, this online edition brings the same unconference spirit into a distributed format, with a pre-prepared agenda and structured discussions to make the most of the online setting. *Date & time*Friday 4 September 2026 Saturday 5 September 2026 Both days: 13:00 - 16:00 UTC Each session will include focused discussions on selected topics, with short breaks between sessions. *Format highlights* Topics are proposed and discussed in advance of the Summit. Community voting determines the final agenda. Four topics will be selected for discussion across the two days. Each session is up to 80 minutes, with short breaks in between. This format is designed to keep discussions focused, productive, and accessible across time zones. *How to participate* To stay informed and coordinate: - Join the Summit chat room: xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join <xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join> (web client: https://xmpp.org/chat/#converse/room?jid=summit@muc.xmpp.org) - Subscribe to the mailing list: http://mail.jabber.org/mailman/listinfo/summit *Add yourself & propose topics*If you plan to participate, please add your name to the participant list on the wiki page. You are also encouraged to propose topics you would like to discuss, including a short description and desired outcome. *Conduct and participation*We ask all participants to follow the XSF Community Code of Conduct: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0458.html Please be mindful of time zones, keep discussions focused, and help ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute. *Further details*Practical information about the video platform and coordination will be shared closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you at Summit 29 and to another productive gathering of the XMPP community! Kind regards, Daniel & Guus XSF Summits, Conferences and Meetups work team

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Agenda for the XSF Board Meeting on May 21 2026

by Guus der Kinderen

Dear Board members, This email announces the agenda for our next Board meeting, scheduled for Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 16:00 to 16:30 UTC. The meeting will take place in the XSF chatroom at xmpp:xsf@muc.xmpp.org?join. Brief context is included for each agenda item to support preparation. *1. Welcome* Opening of the meeting. *2. Formalize Agenda*Confirm and approve the agenda for this meeting. *3. Board Readiness Assessment* Assess whether current discussions about (1) AI use in writing XEPs, (2) process changes related to contributor IPR/copyright handling, and (3) possibly becoming a CVE Numbering Authority are ready for formal Board decision-making. Decide whether each topic should: (a) remain in open discussion phase while clearer proposals are developed, or (b) move into a structured decision phase with defined options, criteria, and trade-offs prepared for Board approval. Mailing list threads: (1) https://mail.jabber.org/hyperkitty/list/standards@xmpp.org/thread/TEATGPR45… (2) https://mail.jabber.org/hyperkitty/list/standards@xmpp.org/thread/QOCHL4TYV… (3) https://mail.jabber.org/hyperkitty/list/members@xmpp.org/thread/ZRI4PL2X3LQ… *4. XSF EU legal structure: Evaluation Framework* Review the current status of the evaluation criteria for the EU legal structure transition, noting that little to no additional feedback was received from the members mailing list. Agree on a finalised and ordered set of evaluation criteria to be used for comparing and assessing options. Define next steps, including how these criteria will be used in a structured comparison and prioritisation process for the available proposals. Mailing list thread: https://mail.jabber.org/hyperkitty/list/members@xmpp.org/thread/J5U4MXNFP6M… Wiki page: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/XSF_EU_Legal_Transition_Proposal *5. Any Other Business (AOB)* Items not listed above that require brief attention. *6. Date of next meeting*Agreement on the date of the next Board meeting. *7. Close* Closing of the meeting. Please review the relevant materials ahead of the meeting so that we can use our time efficiently. Kind regards, Guus

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OFFICIAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

by Alexander Gnauck

Hello, I've started proxy voting via xmpp:memberbot@xmpp.org on the membership applications listed here: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Membership_Applications_Q2_2026 We will hold a member meeting on June 4th to formally approve the voting results. The meeting particulars are: Date: June 4th, 2026 Time: 19:00 UTC Location: xmpp:xsf@muc.xmpp.org When you have problems with memberbot please contact my directly by email or xmpp. Thanks, Alex

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