Gregory's Server@davidslifka @spreadmastodon I came across this fascinating piece on structural problems of the women’s liberation movement from the early 1970s these past few days. Many of its insights are directly applicable to the fediverse. I wonder whether we will apply its lessons. https://www.jofreeman.com/joreen/tyranny.htm
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 @davidslifka @spreadmastodon Just like described for the women's liberation movement, the current largely structureless nature of the fediverse is very good for some things -- like anybody can get involved -- but not so good for other things -- like accountability, or political/societal impact. Some parallels (like "who appointed *you* spokesperson??") match 100%. IMHO we need to build fediverse institutions that help without hindering the good we already have. A tall order, but doable IMHO. @davidslifka @spreadmastodon E.g. some recent steps in the right direction: 1) the emerging developer network -- tons of discussions already 2) the reactivation of regular SWICG meetings towards updated standardization 3) I think FediForum also has been playing a useful role as a convener and community builder, and 4) IFTAS. Next on my wish list: 5) we need some kind of "Fediverse marketers network" to align messaging and run fewer, more broadly supported campaigns involving several projects. |
@J12t @spreadmastodon thanks! Which lessons stood out to you in particular?