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I gotta say, while there were many gems in the #NewPublicFestival session on online safety, watching the convo dynamics was v uncomfortable, even triggering. Without meaning to, it illustrated why moderating just “for safety” is not enough.
That said, some points that stood out:
That said, some points that stood out:
On being asked to choose b/w "creative tension" of online spaces optimizing for inclusive presence vs for courageous engagement, @natematias notes research shows without spaces where folks feel truly welcome, they cannot engage courageously. (So we all lose.) #NewPublicFestival
.@Anasuyashh made many excellent points (+ much needed rebuttals) but I'm most grateful for her reminder that our modern day digital public squares are built on slave labour. Content farms are exploitative and dehumanizing, with profits to Western corporations. #NewPublicFestival
