# What is going on?

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### Mattermost channels (click channel name to join)

This is where the conversation is happening.\
Channels showcase how Mattermost is good at helping us organise. Please help us keep these channels neat and tidy. 30 min Mattermost training [**offered**](https://xrldn.gitbook.io/best-of-ldn-festival/how-do-i-use-to-mattermost) 4 times per week:

* Threaded conversations
* Pinned posts
* Voting with 'reactions'

| Mattermost Channel                                                                          | What is this about?                                                                                                                                               |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Anti-Oppression**](https://organise.earth/london/channels/best-of-ldn---anti-oppression) | Discussing what XR has done about exposing oppression and what we might still want to do                                                                          |
| [**LDN Incinerators**](https://organise.earth/london/channels/best-of-ldn---incinerators)   | There are several nasty incinerators in the capital, and it affects us all, though not equally. Come find out how XR London has campaigned against these monsters |
| [**XR Arts**](https://organise.earth/london/channels/best-of-ldn---art-exhibit)             | A gallery of work from London rebels                                                                                                                              |
| [**XR Scientists**](https://organise.earth/london/channels/best-of-ldn-scientists)          | Come find out more about our scientists and what they have been up to                                                                                             |
| [**XR Buddies**](https://organise.earth/london/channels/best-of-ldn---buddies)              | A London-wide network of buddy coordinators to support local groups welcome new people, come get involved                                                         |

Please email **<xrlondoncoord@gmail.com>** if you would like us to start a new channel on another topic

### Circling zoom call

Imagine an activity tent at a real festival! We want to experiment with different types of zoom meetings.&#x20;

Circling is a technique with a timer that forces everyone to have an equal amount of time to join in the conversation. Please have a look at our [**schedule of events**](https://xrldn.gitbook.io/best-of-ldn-festival/schedule-of-events) to find out more about timings and topics.

If you have any other suggestions for formats please email **<xrlondoncoord@gmail.com>**

### Mattermost drop-in training

During the festival, we will hold [**4 weekly sessions**](https://xrldn.gitbook.io/best-of-ldn-festival/how-do-i-use-to-mattermost) where you can spend 30 minutes being hands-on with Mattermost.
