MoTaverse shines bright: Another record-breaking month for community stars!
01 Jul 2025
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We just broke another record. In June 2025, the MoTaverse awarded 934 community stars. That's up nearly 21% from May! And this meant more stars for the same number of members. 171 in both June and May.
The challenge for July: Increase the number of people who are awarded a community star.
Up for the challenge? Professional members can now award community stars. Find out why and how to share the joy: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/community-algorithm ✨
The challenge for July: Increase the number of people who are awarded a community star.
Up for the challenge? Professional members can now award community stars. Find out why and how to share the joy: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/community-algorithm ✨
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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