witchescauldron<p>Thinking outreach of the hashtag story to this event <a href="https://www.ngiforum2023.eu/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">ngiforum2023.eu/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Classification of different versions of the web (such as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Web1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Web1</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Web2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Web2</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Web3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Web3</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Web4" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Web4</span></a>, or <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Web5" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Web5</span></a>) can be a source of confusion and FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt).</p><p>The hashtags <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>openweb</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/closedweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>closedweb</span></a> provide a clear way to describe and understand the different types of web platforms. The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>openweb</span></a> refers to platforms that are open-source, community-controlled, and promote transparency, the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/closedweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>closedweb</span></a> to platforms that are proprietary, controlled by a few large companies and lack transparency.</p><p>Projects like <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/indymediaback" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>indymediaback</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OMN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OMN</span></a> are examples of grassroots of social tech. These projects are focused on promoting decentralized, community-controlled media and communication platforms.</p><p>It’s time to compost the normal <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techshit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techshit</span></a>, and to focus on developing social tech that is more inclusive, diverse, and community-controlled. This will require a change in the way we think about technology, and a shift away from the current dominant paradigm.</p><p>The solution to this problem is to develop social tech that steps away from the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/geekproblem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>geekproblem</span></a> and focuses on the needs and perspectives of the community. This can be achieved by involving a diverse group of people in the development and decision-making process, and by promoting open-source code, open standards, open governance, and open data in technology development.</p><p>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/geekproblem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>geekproblem</span></a> is a social tech problem that refers to the negative impacts that technology can have on society when it is developed and controlled by a small group of people with limited perspectives and values. It is important to recognize that the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/geekproblem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>geekproblem</span></a> is not only a technical issue but also a social issue.</p><p>It’s important to remember that fear can be a barrier for change, but by actively using the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> we can call out pointless things, call out the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/deathcult" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>deathcult</span></a> and compost the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techshit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techshit</span></a>, we can actively work towards a more sustainable future.</p><p>It’s important to remember that all thinking is critique and if you aren’t looking at the faults, you are likely not looking at the thing at all. Don’t be afraid, use the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a>, take up gardening the compost, and plant the seeds of hope in the era of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/climatechaos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>climatechaos</span></a>.</p><p>It’s important to lift your head and look, lift your shovel, dig and plant. By actively using the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> and composting the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techshit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techshit</span></a>, we can actively work towards a more sustainable future.</p><p>Living in fear is a common response to the challenges of the era of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/climatechaos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>climatechaos</span></a>, when many people are on their knees worshipping the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/deathcult" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>deathcult</span></a>. However, it is important to call out pointless things as pointless and actively use the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> as a tool to compost the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techshit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techshit</span></a> that is contributing to these challenges.</p><p>The problem is that the nice moral majority, our liberal friends, have not accepted that the system they try to push is broken. It’s pastime for change, and holding onto our current system is not helping. Their “common sense” is the problem we need to be fighting, as well as the far right.</p><p>We must come together as a united force to address the real issues and challenges facing society, rather than spending time fighting among ourselves.</p><p>The left fail is spending too much time fighting inside the left over this balance, instead of focusing on the real issues and challenges. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BLOCKING" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BLOCKING</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/stupidindividualism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stupidindividualism</span></a> and worshipping the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/deathcult" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>deathcult</span></a> all push this fight, and it’s important not to be a “PRAT” (i.e. a person who behaves in a foolish or unthinking way) on this subject.</p><p>The “left mess” we are in refers to the challenges and divisions within the left-leaning political spectrum. The idea that on the “fluffy” left, we must be “nice” to get people involved in social change, and on the “spiky” left, we need to be nasty to be effective in social change, both have some truth to it. It is important to find a balance between the two approaches in order to be effective in bringing about social change.</p><p>Group use of hashtags as an organizing tool. This can help to bring attention to issues, promote collaboration, and increase the visibility of alternative perspectives on technology and society.</p><p>Overall, these ideas are meant to challenge the status quo, promote ethical considerations in technology development, and increase transparency, accountability, and collaboration in the tech industry.</p><p>Pushing simple <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KISS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KISS</span></a> ideas like <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>openweb</span></a> vs <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/closedweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>closedweb</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> as a powerful way to judge and compost <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techcrap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techcrap</span></a> to mediate the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techchurn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techchurn</span></a>. This can help to promote open-source code, open standards, open governance, and open data in technology development.</p><p>To work with this, some ideas include:</p><p>Naming the current “common sense” as worshipping the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/deathcult" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>deathcult</span></a> and making <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mainstreaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mainstreaming</span></a> uncomfortable. This can help to bring attention to the negative impact of neoliberalism on society and the importance of addressing it.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/stupidindividualism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stupidindividualism</span></a> is a term that refers to the idea that people prioritize personal gain over the well-being of others and the community. It is often associated with the last 40 years of neoliberalism and a part of the liberal 20th century consensus. It is a strong <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BLOCK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BLOCK</span></a> that prevents people from recognizing and addressing the negative impact of their actions on society.</p><p>One way to address this challenge is to promote grassroots, DIY producer governance through the use of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OGB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OGB</span></a> hashtag and project. This can help to ensure that the development of the fediverse is guided by ethical considerations and that it is focused on the needs of the producers and the community.</p><p>It’s important to note that it’s not always possible to avoid mess and challenges.</p><p>One of the challenges of the fediverse is that it is decentralized and lacks a centralized governance structure, making it difficult to coordinate and get things done. This can be seen as both a good thing and a bad thing, as it allows for a lot of creativity and innovation, but also makes it difficult to achieve goals and create a consistent user experience.</p><p>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fediverse</span></a> is a network of independently operated servers that communicate with each other using open protocols. It is often considered an “accidental” reboot of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>openweb</span></a>, as it emerged organically as a response to the centralized nature of social media platforms, which are dominated by the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/dotcons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dotcons</span></a></p><p>While the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> is not a way of keeping large corporations out of the open-source development, it can be used as a tool to mediate and prevent any attempts to extinguish the open source community by promoting transparency, accountability, and collaboration. By using <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a>, developers, users and community members can have a better understanding of the motivations and intentions of the corporation and can act accordingly.</p><p>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> is a powerful tool for promoting open-source code, open standards, open governance, and open data in technology development. It can help to ensure that the development of technology is guided by ethical considerations and that it is focused on the needs of the users and the community, rather than the profits and control of a few large companies.</p><p>Additionally, the website could include links to the wiki for more in-depth information and resources, as well as a section for community engagement and discussion. This could be a valuable tool in the fight against <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techshit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techshit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techcurn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techcurn</span></a> and a powerful way to reboot the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>openweb</span></a> movement..</p><p>The website could feature a clean and modern design, with a focus on easy navigation and clear, concise information about the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a>. The text could be polished to make it easy for people of all skill levels to understand. You can use the existing wiki page <a href="https://unite.openworlds.info/Open-Media-Network/4opens/wiki" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unite.openworlds.info/Open-Med</span><span class="invisible">ia-Network/4opens/wiki</span></a> as a starting point and add more information and resources to it.</p><p>Creating a visually appealing and user-friendly website for the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> could be a powerful tool in promoting the use of open-source code, open standards, open governance, and open data in grassroots tech projects. This website could serve as a central hub for information and resources on the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a>, and it could be designed to make it easy for people to understand and adopt the principles of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4opens</span></a> in their own projects.</p>