Shoq
@dangillmor @jeffjarvis @jayrosen_nyu @jeff @davidslifka @anildash @adamdavidson @davetroy @pluralistic @mmasnick @elipariser @atomicpoet
Maybe this would be a good time for an open letter from the Fediverse to #npr and others, explaining exactly what the opportunity is (and what the stakes are). Who knows, maybe the NYT Pitchbot will pick up on it :)
Futurist Jim Carroll
@shoq "Participate in an opportunity for growth of a different social media."
"Be a partner in the growth of the the fastest-growing social media"
"Align your efforts and values with the values of those who appreciate an alternative, safer form of social media with a unique decorum."
Stuff like that.
David Slifka
@shoq @dangillmor @jeffjarvis @jayrosen_nyu @jeff @adamdavidson @davetroy @pluralistic @elipariser @atomicpoet @mmasnick @anildash How would you smart people describe to media companies the unique benefits and opportunities of Mastodon/fediverse vs. centralized social?
(Creative answers are most helpful; pretty sure we can all list the basics like "no incentive for addiction," "different server moderation," "never an Elon," etc.)
Shoq
A fine question. I'm gonna take some time to think about how to answer without sounding like a crackpot true believer. (Which, as you know, I am :)
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