Building vs. Complaining on the Social Web
Last week, saw someone post about what's wrong with the Fediverse vibe & decentralized social media for LGBT folx. I'm in the tech.lgbt server since 2023. It's not vibes as the issue, it's lack of action. Instead of pointing out the wrongs, do what's helpful.

Here's what I've learned from actually building community here
✅ We've created real IRL #ThirdSpace meetups in Vancouver directly after #FediCon2025 via #FediCollective & #PeerTube coop
✅ Connected BIPOC & LGBTQ+ creators across platforms
✅ Built supportive spaces for wellness & grief recovery
✅ Fostered genuine relationships that extend beyond screens

The vibe of any space is what we collectively create. Instead of waiting for someone else to fix the problems we see, be the change you want to see.

What are YOU building here? What communities are you nurturing? What connections are you fostering?

The future belongs to the builders, not the critics. HT @evan for yesterday's post that inspired me