diff --git a/cyberspace.md b/cyberspace.md index b49fa01..8f4d2d4 100644 --- a/cyberspace.md +++ b/cyberspace.md @@ -1,11 +1,48 @@ --- layout: text -title: Cyberspace +title: Open Space +redirect_from: +- /space +- /meatspace +- /meetups --- +Provide an open space so others can easily join and participate. + +However, and this is important, this open space should be in +[cyberspace](#cyberspace), **not** in meatspace. Meatspace can come later, +[meetups](#meetups) and all. + Meatspace doesn't scale. Cyberspace does. -Don't start with [meetups](/meetups). +## Cyberspace + +Use whatever works. Here is what worked for others: + +- [Telegram](https://telegram.org/) +- [Matrix](https://element.io) +- [nostr](https://nostr-resources.com) +- etc. + +## Meetups + +I can't stress this enough: + +- **Don't start with meetups.** +- Or, more accuratly: don't expect meetups to scale. + +![](images/cyberspace.png) + +Here is one way to think about it: Meetups GROW OUT OF CYBERSPACE. + +Don't get me wrong. Meetups are great. However, they don't scale. Not on their own. + +You have to build the network in cyberspace. +You have to [create a beacon](/beacon). +You have to focus on [cyberspace first](#cyberspace). +Don't know where to start? Have a look at the [blueprint](/blueprint). + +Also, consider going on a [PlebWalk](https://plebwalks.com/) instead of going through the hassle of organizing a meetup. [← Back to the map](/) diff --git a/images/cyberspace.png b/images/cyberspace.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f06b311 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/cyberspace.png differ diff --git a/meetups.md b/meetups.md deleted file mode 100644 index b7bf97a..0000000 --- a/meetups.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,15 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: text -title: Meetups ---- - -Meetups are great. However, they don't scale. Not on their own. - -You have to build the network in cyberspace. -You have to focus on [cyberspace first](/cyberspace). - -Also, consider going on a [PlebWalk](https://plebwalks.com/) instead of going through the hassle of organizing a meetup. - -[← Back to the map](/) - ----