Building vs. Complaining on the Social Web
Last week, I saw someone post about what's wrong with the Fediverse vibe & decentralized social media for LGBT folx. I'm in the tech.lgbt server since 2023. It's not vibes as the issue, it's lack of action. Instead of pointing out the wrongs, do what's helpful.

Here's what I've learned from actually building community here
✅ We've created real IRL #ThirdSpace meetups in Vancouver #FediCollective & #PeerTube coop
✅ Connected BIPOC & LGBTQ+ creators across platforms
✅ Built supportive spaces for wellness & grief recovery
✅ Fostered genuine relationships that extend beyond screens

The vibe of any space is what we collectively create. Instead of waiting for someone else to fix the problems we see, we can be the change we want to see.

What are YOU building on the Social Web? What communities are you nurturing? What connections are you fostering?

The future belongs to the builders, not the critics. HT @evanEvan Prodromou for yesterday's post that inspired me