Announcements

Farewell all!

Attention lemmy.perthchat.org Users!

We're regretfully going to be shutting down this Lemmy service in the next week. It's been fun, but I don't have time to keep up with it lately and want to focus my fediverse hosting/contributions a bit and stick to Matrix.

Sorry and thanks for choosing Perthchat.org!

July 10th 12:45PM - We we're alerted to a new XSS vulnerability: https://sh.itjust.works/post/923025

July 10th 12:47PM - We decide to shut down lemmy.perthchat.org immediately and wait for a patch, we made an announcement to our users on Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/!zqxQRlJmlkwGhNnGBM:perthchat.org/$jKSuVTMj00MAkTTYyBMBe6wnITa0db7aS3pC2W4MbdQ?via=matrix.org&via=perthchat.org&via=t2bot.io

Today we looked into this further and it turns out we were not effected by this recent security bug. This was due to me having no time to upgrade the service to the vulnerable version! xD ``` pcadmin@lemmy:~$ sudo docker exec -it lemmy_postgres_1 /bin/bash 968768e0d9fa:/# su - postgres 968768e0d9fa:~$ psql -U lemmy lemmy psql (15.3) Type "help" for help.

lemmy=# SELECT * FROM custom_emoji; ERROR: relation "custom_emoji" does not exist LINE 1: SELECT * FROM custom_emoji; ^ lemmy=# SELECT * FROM custom_emoji_keyword; ERROR: relation "custom_emoji_keyword" does not exist LINE 1: SELECT * FROM custom_emoji_keyword; ^ ```

The latest 0.18.2 update has now been applied to this service and we're open for business again. Thanks for choosing Perthchat.org!

Today Perthchat.org is launching a fundraising effort to help fund the Matrix and Lemmy services we run.

This Lemmy does have a backup now... finally. Registration is still broken but I swear I'm working on it! xD

Finally got around to configuring an email relay for this service. You can now connect an email address to your account for recovery purposes.

Note that there's actually no official "other way" of resetting your password, if you don't have an email on your account we unfortunately can't reset it for you due to technical limitations.

Hello!

The time has come and we're moving the lemmy service to our own hosting! Expect outages in the next 24 hours.

Big thanks to the lemmy devs for hosting this service for the first year! It made it a lot easier for us to get started.

Part of the joke is that class presidents have no real power.

Anyone is welcome to run in this election, whether you have a perthchat acct or not, which is happening is mostly happening in the matrix/discord chat (perthchat.org) but also anywhere on lemmy.perthchat.org. Run with whatever classroom platform, real or fake.

Things finally went boom in a big way, we're attempting to do an emergency recovery of the service to a new location.

Sorry for the extended outage, the service should be back up within 6 hours. (hopefully)

Routine maintenance at the data-centre we're currently hosted at has gone not so smoothly. :S

We are currently trying to restore the service and appreciate your patience and understanding! 😅

• PerthChips (food)
• PerthCharm
• PerthCute (cute animals)
• PerthCool
• PerthCalm (for a group focused on mindfulness and relaxation?)
• PerthClub
• PerthCove (for a group that loves the beach and ocean?)
• PerthCode (for tech-savvy individuals who love discussing coding and programming)
• PerthClap - to help you clap dat booty or music or shows
• PerthChad - alovoa/dating/grindr clone
• PerthCats
• PerthCoffee (if your group loves discussing coffee and cafes)
• PerthCraft - Minecraft server
• PerthCross (for a group that enjoys sports and fitness)
• PerthCurvy - you know who you are
• PerthCult - religion

@room Hi guys! We've created a new #chatgpt:perthchat.org room for all off-topic discussion with ChatGPT. It's also available on our public Discord.

We understand it's a bit annoying to be shuffled around from room to room. But our #offtopic:perthchat.org room we'd like to see reserved more for memes and shitposting, and it's currently being flooded with ChatGPT conversations. :) We appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you for choosing Perthchat.org! <3

or #chatg-petey:matrix.org for those that want the Elon experience on discord. Join the main discord.

As the world watches the ongoing conflict in Ukraine unfold, it's important to take a moment to recognize the gravity of the situation and show our support for those affected by the crisis. PerthCat stands with Ukraine during this challenging time and urges others to do the same.

The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing for several years and has had devastating effects on the country and its people. Thousands have lost their lives, homes, and livelihoods due to the violence and unrest. The situation has also created a humanitarian crisis, with many people struggling to access basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare.

While there is no simple solution to the conflict in Ukraine, we can all play a role in supporting those affected by it. Here are some ways you can make a difference:

Stay informed: Educate yourself about the conflict in Ukraine and its impact on the people living there. Follow reputable news sources and read up on the history of the region.

Donate to relief efforts: There are many organizations working to provide aid and assistance to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Consider donating to one of these organizations to help provide food, shelter, and medical care to those in need.

Advocate for peace: Speak out against violence and advocate for peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Contact your elected officials and urge them to take action to support the people of Ukraine.

Show solidarity: Share your support for Ukraine on social media using hashtags like #StandWithUkraine or #PrayForUkraine. Attend rallies, vigils and other events that support Ukraine.

By standing with Ukraine and taking action to support those affected by the conflict, we can make a difference in the lives of millions of people. Let's come together as a global community and show our support for peace and stability in Ukraine.

Do you enjoy writing long comments/posts on lemmy? Then roll those posts/comments together and lets call it a blog/news!

afaik; It's just a hobbie news branch, so there is no fame or fortune involved, so it's literally just for fun. The website doesn't have ads either so it's there is 0 profit potential.

Today we're launching the Perthchat Lemmy instance, an exciting expansion of our service. Lemmy allows you to host your own link aggregator / discussion board, similar to Reddit.

Thanks for joining us!