This book «Don't talk about politics» already recommanded by #MichaelBurns seems to be an absolute read, if we believe his discussion with the author #SarahSteinLubrano. One basic tennet sticking with me is the claim that #reason, #facts and #debates almost never change people's mind on politic. What do are changes within their local social environment, and this happens through mostly #afk #socialization. #Digital tools can help boost it, but they rarely create it.

From LAN parties to livestreams, the gaming community has shaped the Internet culture, its language, and its economy. From hobbyists to esports, gaming is much more than just entertainment.
#gaming #esports #LANparties #AFK #gamers #streaming
https://negativepid.blog/inside-the-online-gaming-culture/
https://negativepid.blog/inside-the-online-gaming-culture/
Gamers are not all the same: speedrunners, roleplayers, modders, builders, FGC members, esports pros, lorekeepers, and wiki writers couldn't be more different. And then, there are microcultures, each one with its own twist on games. If you're confused, here's a quick guide to this fascinating world.
#gamers #gaming #speedrunning #modding #roleplaying #FGC #AFK #esports #lorekeepers #liminalHorrorGames #cozyGames #altDev
https://negativepid.blog/online-gaming-subcultures/
https://negativepid.blog/online-gaming-subcultures/
From LAN parties to livestreams, the gaming community has shaped the Internet culture, its language, and its economy. From hobbyists to esports, gaming is much more than just entertainment.
#gaming #esports #LANparties #AFK #gamers #streaming
https://negativepid.blog/inside-the-online-gaming-culture/
https://negativepid.blog/inside-the-online-gaming-culture/
Gamers are not all the same: speedrunners, roleplayers, modders, builders, FGC members, esports pros, lorekeepers, and wiki writers couldn't be more different. And then, there are microcultures, each one with its own twist on games. If you're confused, here's a quick guide to this fascinating world.
#gamers #gaming #speedrunning #modding #roleplaying #FGC #AFK #esports #lorekeepers #liminalHorrorGames #cozyGames #altDev
https://negativepid.blog/online-gaming-subcultures/
https://negativepid.blog/online-gaming-subcultures/
Amsterdam steekt 8 ton in toolkit sociale veiligheid cultuursector. Zit daar ook een spiegel in?
“Grensoverschrijdend gedrag, in welke vorm dan ook, hoort nergens thuis, en toch zien we het vaak gebeuren in de samenleving en ook in de kunst- en cultuursector.” Wethouder Touria Meliani (Cultuur) van Amsterdam wil nu echt iets gaan doen aan misstanden in de culturele sector. In een bericht hierover op de website van de gemeente stelt ze: “Iedereen heeft recht op een veilige werkplek […]
#afk #jakopAhlbom #seksueelGrensoverschrijdemndGedrag #touriaMeliani