Cory DoctorowJan 23, 2025

The only way to *truly* billionaire-proof the internet is to a) abolish billionaires and b) abolish the system that allows people to become billionaires. Short of that, any levees we build will need constant tending, reinforcement, and re-evaluation.

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Show threadErlend Sogge Heggen

@pluralistic small correction:

> Bluesky is a B-corp

B-corp is a certification, not a form of incorporation. Bluesky doesn’t have that certification. What they are is a Public Benefit Corporation, aka a PBC.

Jan 25, 2025 at 8:10amWeb
Show threadErlend Sogge HeggenJan 25, 2025

@pluralistic and speaking of enshittification-resistant company structures, I highly recommend reading about Steward Ownership:

https://purpose-economy.org/en/

https://www.purpose-us.com

Purpose – We're rethinking ownership to transform the economy

We make steward-ownership accessible to help keep businesses independent and purpose-driven. For an economy that works for people and planet.

Purpose