Dan GoodinNov 16, 2023
It should be clear now that it was and remains a catastrophic mistake for people to view privately owned social media platforms as any kind of public resource. People didn't know better a decade ago. They have no excuse now.
Show threadMaria Bustillos

@dangoodin

We're making a cooperatively-owned publishing platform for journalists here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebrickhouse/flaming-hydra-60-brilliant-writers-and-artists-join-forces

Nov 16, 2023 at 9:51pmWeb
Show threadMastodon MigrationNov 16, 2023

@maria @dangoodin

Cool. Any plans to integrate Flaming Hydra with the fediverse in any way?

Show threadMaria BustillosNov 16, 2023

@mastodonmigration @dangoodin

Heck yes, we have a Masto account and are working on how to manage it effectively before and after launch, and will welcome any and all advice on this and other ways to help advance the distributed web.

Show threadMastodon MigrationNov 16, 2023

@maria @dangoodin

Excellent. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you think there is anything this account could do to help promote your effort.

Show threadMaria BustillosNov 17, 2023

@mastodonmigration @dangoodin

Thank you! I will.

Show threadDracocide :firefish:Nov 16, 2023
@maria @dangoodin Cool to see a project like this is in play. Hope you guys do great.
Show threadShoq 🌿Nov 17, 2023
@maria @dangoodin It’s nice to see people wanting to support any alternative journalism platforms. How much of the subscription revenue will actually be allocated to the author’s kitty, vs production and administration costs? How long must an author commit in order to guarantee their share?
Show threadMaria BustillosNov 17, 2023

@shoq @dangoodin

The first year's administration costs are borne by Brick House and its previously existing subscribers/donors. For the first year, 100% of Flaming Hydra's subscription revenue will be shared each month between authors in good standing

(good standing means filing agreed monthly contributions)

After the first year, the group is scheduled to meet to elect new leadership and make adjustments in governing documents (it'll take us that long to figure out how to run this thing)

Show threadMaria BustillosNov 17, 2023

@shoq @dangoodin

(we've been working these details out for a long time!!!)

Show threadShoq 🌿Nov 17, 2023
@maria @dangoodin It’s nice (and important) to see people putting real effort into ideas like this. And putting real thought into how to do it. It should only trend. Good luck.
Show threadRace BannonNov 28, 2023
@maria @dangoodin Great idea!