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129How do I join SIBR?</h2> 130<p>You can join the <a href="https://discord.gg/FfnScUn">SIBR Discord server</a> to discuss the work SIBR is doing, new work youâd like to start, or anything else relating to the investigation of the secrets of Blaseball.</p> 131<p>To start with, try <a href="https://discord.com/channels/738107179294523402/756562246548586597">introducing yourself in our #introductions channel</a>. If you want to start a new project, we discuss some <a href="https://discord.com/channels/738107179294523402/748343986678136953">#project-ideas</a> on the Discord. If you want to contribute to existing projects, ask about it in <a href="https://discord.com/channels/738107179294523402/748343986678136953">#projects</a>. You donât need to be particularly experienced in programming, stats, or anything at allâ we welcome all comers!</p> 132<p>Please also take a look at <a href="https://rules.sibr.dev/">SIBRâs Rules</a>, as our Code of Conduct and Social Rules define how we operate as a safe, supportive, and inclusive community.</p> 133<h2 id="how-do-i-find-blaseball-toolsapislibraries-for-my-specific-use-case">How do I find blaseball tools/APIs/libraries for my specific use case?</h2> 134<p>You should look at <a href="https://whichtool.sibr.dev">Whichtool</a>, an interactive tool-picker built by Kawa#7680.</p> 135<h2 id="is-there-a-script-to-votebetetc-can-you-help-me-write-one">Is there a script to vote/bet/etc? Can you help me write one?</h2> 136<p>No and no. SIBR focuses on read-only data and unauthenticated endpoints, and we ask that others respect the Blaseball community by doing the same.</p> 137<p>However, we understand that itch. Our advice, if you must: build something for your own self development, but donât share it or brag about it.</p> 138<h2 id="did-somebody-say-something-about-salmon">Did somebody say something about salmon?</h2> 139<p>Itâs a long story, so you may want to visit <a href="https://salmon.sibr.dev/steve.html">the writeup of the salmon story by Honu</a>.</p> 140<h2 id="how-do-i-pronounce-sibr">How do I pronounce SIBR?</h2> 141<p>Itâs pronounced âSIBRâ.</p> 142 <footer class="disclaimer"> 143 <p> 144 SIBR is neither endorsed by nor directly affiliated with The Game Band. 145 </p> 146 </footer> 147 </article> 148 </main> 149 </body></html> 150
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