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witchescauldronBy focusing, we can make a tangible difference in the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a> space and reduce the noise of pointless <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techchurn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> that currently wastes time, focus and resources. The pushing of doomed projects <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/the-pushing-of-doomed-projects/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/the-pushing-of-doomed-projects/</a>

witchescauldronWe compost now. That means naming the problems clearly — with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/4opens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#4opens</a>, with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/nothingnew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nothingnew</a>, with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techchurn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> — and using simple, shared language to build trust again. Not trust in apps or brands, but in each other. The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> gives us a foundation. The hashtags give us a narrative. The compost gives us soil. It’s time to stop pretending we’re building something while we’re really just stacking junk. Stop chasing bling. Start seeding roots. Speak simply, act clearly, hashtag with intention. We've wasted a decade. Let’s not lose another.<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com</a>

witchescauldronBy focusing, we can make a tangible difference in the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/openweb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a> space and reduce the noise of pointless <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/techchurn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> that waste time, focus and resources. The pushing of doomed projects <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/the-pushing-of-doomed-projects/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/the-pushing-of-doomed-projects/</a>

Hamish CampbellLet’s try a #spiky view of #fluconf Am sure these are all "nice people", but they are also the parasite class https://fluconf.online/program/ events like this are as much problem as solution - likely more so in the current mess. Nice as a facade, hiding small-minded, petty, nasty, invisible rot of the commons as a community. What a mess we keep making. Yeah, it's the same old cycle—polite, well-meaning polishing the surface while the rot spreads underneath. These kinds of events always present themselves as solutions, but […] <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/lets-try-a-spiky-view-of-fluconf/</a>

Hamish CampbellThe pushing of doomed projects We need real and sharp critique’s of the current mess pushing of #mainstreaming in the #openweb and #NGO tech-for-good spaces. The challenge is of cutting down obviously pointless projects from 99% to 90% which is a both realistic and necessary. How can we achieve this needed shift, focusing on impactful subjects, better implementation, and strategic approaches in programming development.The developing of alternatives to corporate platforms is a first step we have taken in the #Fediverse, […] <a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-pushing-of-doomed-projects%2F&linkname=The%20pushing%20of%20doomed%20projects" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-pushing-of-doomed-projects%2F&linkname=The%20pushing%20of%20doomed%20projects" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-pushing-of-doomed-projects%2F&linkname=The%20pushing%20of%20doomed%20projects" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/threads?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-pushing-of-doomed-projects%2F&linkname=The%20pushing%20of%20doomed%20projects" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/bluesky?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-pushing-of-doomed-projects%2F&linkname=The%20pushing%20of%20doomed%20projects" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-pushing-of-doomed-projects%2F&linkname=The%20pushing%20of%20doomed%20projects" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fthe-pushing-of-doomed-projects%2F&linkname=The%20pushing%20of%20doomed%20projects" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/the-pushing-of-doomed-projects/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/the-pushing-of-doomed-projects/</a>

Hamish CampbellEmbracing “messiness” as a feature, not a bug, in creating humane and effective tech solutions. Why messiness matters, real-world social paths are inherently messy. Attempting to design tech solutions that are rigid, “perfect” systems leads to failure because they cannot adapt to human complexity and unpredictability. Projects that actually work in messy environments prioritize flexibility, openness, and adaptability over strict control and rigid frameworks.Wikipedia is a messy, decentralized project that thrives because it prioritizes community and collaboration over technical perfection. The <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fediverse/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a>, with its federated nature, allows for diverse approaches and experimentation, embracing a level of messiness to resist centralization and foster creativity.Code is a tool, not the goal, the value of software lies in its social impact—how people use it—not in the technical complexity or “cleverness” of the code itself. Over emphasizing code at the expense of social “use” creates <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> and decay. Projects without meaningful use end up abandoned, despite the sometimes impressive technical work. The practical path we argue for, is to prioritize designing for social utility, not only technical performance.The <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/geekproblem/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#geekproblem</a> we need to mediate is the churn of <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techshit/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techshit</a>, of developers focusing too heavily on technical aspects, ignoring the social context and long-term utility of their work. This results in churn—continuous cycles of development with little lasting value—adding to the pile of decaying, unused code.What are <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KISS</a> paths to avoid this, a simple first step is involving non-technical voices early in the process to ensure social relevance and usability. Use iterative development methods that prioritize real-world feedback over technical perfection. Embracing the #4opens: Open Data, Open Source, Open “industrial” standards, Open Process. Build for use, not show, with simplicity and usability over technical complexity. Engage people in testing and iterating early and often. Embrace the mess, imperfections and unpredictability are part of the process.Strategies to build messy, human-centric projects: Start with the “Why”, clearly define the social purpose of the project before writing any code. What problem are you solving? 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Hamish CampbellIn a world spiralling deeper into “post-truth,” we’re bombarded by complexity, much of it fuelled by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> and the hollow distractions of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fashernist/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fashernist/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fashernist</a> culture. To cut through noise, we need clarity, that starts with defining basic terms. From the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KISS</a> (Keep It Simple, Stupid) path, for a tech-focused lens:<ul><li>Left = Open/Trust</li><li>Right = Control/Fear</li></ul>This division isn’t only simple dogmatic political; it’s a foundational question of values. Do we build from paths rooted in trust and openness, or do we fall into the normal fear-driven hierarchies of control? The current complexity, without clear values, becomes a swamp, where movements stagnate, progressive progress collapses, and meaningful change evaporates. The mess we have been in for the last 20 years.Complexity is a dead end, without <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KISS</a> clarity, much of the tech world, and by extension, in a world shaped by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dotcons</a>, society, is locked in loops of “common sense” failure. Vertical hierarchies, even well-meaning ones, tend to falter when addressing horizontal, community-driven efforts. It’s less a question of structure and more about values. Without shared trust and openness, even the best technology will fail to create anything lasting or transformative.Post-truth “common sense”, control and fear, feeds directly into the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> of neoliberalism—a system that thrives on exploitation and reinforces itself as the ONLY viable path. This is the comfort zone for many: worshipping growth, power, and profit as if there’s no alternative. Building away from this with social truth, grounded in shared values and trust, is hard work, but it’s the only viable counterbalance. Without it, we’re just digging ourselves deeper into the pit of stinking social and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techshit/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techshit/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techshit</a>. The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> needs a crew with shovels, not worshippers, to work to compost this mess. To reboot the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/openweb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/openweb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a>, we need tools, not temples. The Open Media Network (<a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a>) is such a shovel. It’s a framework for creating fertile ground where horizontal values can thrive. Verticals often resist this because they’re entrenched in control structures. Yet, history has shown that without horizontal integration—grassroots participation, open governance, and shared ownership—movements fail to achieve meaningful, lasting impact.We’ve spent too many years building on complexity, expecting it to fix the very problems it creates. Instead, let’s simplify. Define values clearly, prioritize openness and trust, and focus on practical tools like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OMN</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a>. Yes, this is a messy process—shovelling always is—but it’s the only way to compost the “shit” of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> into something that can grow.It’s time to stop chasing the distractions of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fashernist/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fashernist/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fashernist</a> thinking. Pick up the shovel, embrace <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KISS</a>, and start digging. The future of the <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/openweb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#openweb</a>—and, frankly, the planet—depends on it. <a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fa-compass-for-the-openweb%2F&linkname=A%20compass%20for%20the%20%23openweb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/bluesky?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fa-compass-for-the-openweb%2F&linkname=A%20compass%20for%20the%20%23openweb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/threads?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fa-compass-for-the-openweb%2F&linkname=A%20compass%20for%20the%20%23openweb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fa-compass-for-the-openweb%2F&linkname=A%20compass%20for%20the%20%23openweb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fa-compass-for-the-openweb%2F&linkname=A%20compass%20for%20the%20%23openweb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhamishcampbell.com%2Fa-compass-for-the-openweb%2F&linkname=A%20compass%20for%20the%20%23openweb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a class="" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/a-compass-for-the-openweb/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hamishcampbell.com/a-compass-for-the-openweb/</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" target="_blank">#dotcons</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/fashernist/" target="_blank">#fashernist</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/kiss/" target="_blank">#KISS</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank">#OGB</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/omn/" target="_blank">#OMN</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/openweb/" target="_blank">#openweb</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techshit/" target="_blank">#techshit</a>

Hamish CampbellA lot of our public discourse has reached the stage where it might be worth thinking about it as a mental health issue, and that after the “common sense” worshipping of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/deathcult/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deathcult</a> for 40 years, this becomes hard to mediate. This post is about a summing up of this thread <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/foss/comments/1e5vhif/crisis_of_governance_in_foss_medieval_politics/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/foss/comments/1e5vhif/crisis_of_governance_in_foss_medieval_politics/</a> on Reddit where I posted the text of one of a blog posts on <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/foss/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/foss/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FOSS</a> and the need to move away from medieval governance.The is very little if any constructive dialogue, instead we have #blocking, simply ignoring, participants selectively address certain points while neglecting others. This creates an incomplete dialogue and fails to engage with the actual scope of the argument. Example: If someone ignores the historical context and current challenges within FOSS governance structures, they miss why the proposed changes are necessary. Belittling involves dismissing or undermining arguments or concerns, which shuts down dialogue and discourage participation. Example: Dismissing the discussion of governance in FOSS as “unreadable” or “spammy” without engaging with the substance or argument. Nitpicking, focusing on minor details and errors rather than engaging with the main points, derails the conversation and prevent meaningful discussion. Example: focusing on correcting typos or minor factual errors without addressing the argument for the need for governance changes in FOSS projects. StrawMan, misrepresenting the argument to make it easier to attack, distorts the discussion and leads to unproductive debate. Example: Suggesting that advocating for more structured governance in FOSS is equivalent to demanding strict corporate-like control, which misrepresents the argument for more democratic and community-driven governance.Reasons for these messy behaviours: Ideological Differences: People have strong beliefs about what is “common sense” and react defensively to suggestions that change/challenge this. This misunderstanding grows the lack of understanding of the historical context and the specifics of the proposed changes that feedbacks misinformed critiques that that keeps building resistance to change. Yes, change is uncomfortable, and people resist it by dismissing or undermining new paths, ideas please? Communication Style: The style of communication can be off-putting and confusing for in and out groups, leading to reactions that focus on form rather than addressing any substance.Why this matters: There is a crisis of governance in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/foss/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/foss/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FOSS</a>, Aristocratic Hierarchies and Monarchical Leadership pushes the concentration of power among a few maintainers and leaders, this lowers community building and buy in. Medieval Governance structures are medieval political systems, It’s obviously unfit for the modern world, let’s look at why we have this mess: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberal/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/neoliberal/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Neoliberal</a> individualism and its failures, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/stupidindividualism/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/stupidindividualism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#stupidindividualism</a> breeds the focus on individualism, which undermines collaboration and community-driven efforts in FOSS. This fixation with market-driven development rather than community needs result on one hand in less innovative and user-friendly software, and on the other in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/dotcons/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dotcons</a> control and exploitation. Feeding the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/techchurn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#techchurn</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/geekproblem/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/geekproblem/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#geekproblem</a> insular and exclusionary culture.Addressing issues of ignoring, belittling, nitpicking, and straw man arguments push back productive dialogue. Solutions to this current path, democratizing decision-making, the path of transparent and inclusive governance models like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/ogb/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGB</a> to build community-concentric approaches, like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/indymediaback/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#indymediaback</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makeinghistory/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://hamishcampbell.com/tag/makeinghistory/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makeinghistory</a>. To make this work, let’s try shifting to focus on to community needs over individuals ambition and market demands. 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