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Democratic Design For Online Spaces
Apr 9, 2024
Media studies professor Nathan Schneider discusses democratic design for online spaces in his book. Topics include contrasting offline and online democratic structures, navigating community standards and trolls, democracy versus feudalism in online communities, rethinking financialization, and balancing decentralization and centralization in online spaces.
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Quick takeaways
- Online communities have diverse needs for rules and governance.
- Establishing transparent and democratic governance structures is crucial for online spaces.
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Understanding Online Community Governance
Different communities online govern themselves in various ways, going beyond major platforms like Facebook or Twitter. The podcast highlights the variety of online communities from Wikipedia to specialized sites like the knitting community on Ravelry. It explores the importance of democratic design for online life, emphasizing how communities form and are managed. The discussion delves into the need for diverse governance structures and how designing online spaces can impact community norms.
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