distributed resource building lab · heart centre · willpower & community
a peer-run space for the dtech ecosystem.
we exist to help people find funding ethically, connect on projects, and build shared infrastructure — without extraction, without hierarchy, without the usual nonsense.
match needs ↔ offers. run lightweight sprints. ship things that matter.
entry is by introduction · someone vouches for you · that's the whole filter
how it works
#connect
introduce yourself
who you are, what you're working on, what you offer, what you're looking for. one post, honest and brief.
#needs
post a need
one need per message. what it is, who it helps, what done looks like, your deadline and time zone.
#offers
post an offer
what you can do, who it's best for, your availability and limits. clear constraints are a gift to everyone.
#matches
pair and move
need meets offer. name an owner. name a next step. 48-hour moves. 2-week sprints. ship over debate.
tenets
this is a space that runs on mutuality.
honesty, consistency, repair, and respect for boundaries. if that sounds like a lot, it isn't — it's just basic relational hygiene. here's what that looks like in practice:
non-extractive
clear asks. offer something back or timebox. this is an exchange, not a favour bank.
consent first
no unsolicited DMs. ask in-channel before sliding into anyone's inbox.
one item per post
keep it scannable. one need, one offer, one idea. clarity is kindness.
ship over debate
propose, name an owner, set a deadline. progress beats perfect every time.
credit + permission
don't repost others' work outside drblx without asking. what's shared here stays here unless agreed otherwise.
no harassment or pile-ons
critique ideas, not people. mods enforce this without debate.
keep it public-safe
treat every post as if anyone could read it. personal details, private projects, sensitive data — keep those in DMs or off-platform.
no epistemic bullying
debate-as-domination — sealioning, gotchas, tone-policing — is not welcome here and will result in removal. critique the idea. respect the person.
ready to join?
drbl exchange currently lives on discord while we test moss — a decentralised collab hub with video, chat, and whiteboard, built for communities like this one.
discord is the interim. moss is the destination. both are invite-only: someone who's already here vouches for you. that's the whole filter — and it's intentional.
if you've been introduced by a member, join us in discord and say hello in #connect. if you're curious but don't know anyone yet — that's what folk tech meetups are for. 🌿