My year in stars 🌟
05 Jan 2026
In this moment:
Simon Tomes
Receiving stars for doing good things feels good. Here is the count of stars I received in 2025.
Given recent changes to our star system I kinda feel like we need this for star giving i.e. a monthly count of stars I've awarded to other members.
What do you think?
Given recent changes to our star system I kinda feel like we need this for star giving i.e. a monthly count of stars I've awarded to other members.
What do you think?
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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