New @washingtonpost piece from @willoremus with new @wearenew_public research demonstrating what it looks like when local social media is done right -- and how important business, moderation and design choices are in creating a lot of the toxic conversations today. Things really don't have to be this way!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/08/10/front-porch-forum-vermont-research-new-public/