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Your Community Site is Not a Government
Your Community Site is Not a Government
In my community consulting work, I’ve often had to remind clients that their products, while important, are not governments.
Derek Powazek
Aug 9, 2018
AI is Not a Community Management Strategy
AI is Not a Community Management Strategy
Let’s start from the beginning. Say you make a website that allows people to say something online. Most people use it like you intended…
Derek Powazek
Jun 10, 2018
Guns and Trolls are not Weather
When people say nothing can be done, they’re wrong.
Derek Powazek
Feb 17, 2018
The Commenters’ Bill of Rights
The Commenters’ Bill of Rights
If comment systems treated commenters better, their comments would be better.
Derek Powazek
Feb 14, 2014
Press the Magic Button
Press the Magic Button
Why you shouldn’t be offended when someone blocks you.
Derek Powazek
Jul 1, 2013
How To Apologize Online
How To Apologize Online
Hint: Do it like Kickstarter, not Paula Deen.
Derek Powazek
Jun 21, 2013
Is it ever okay to photograph someone in order to shame them?
Is it ever okay to photograph someone in order to shame them?
Derek Powazek
Mar 24, 2013
The Flirty Medium
The Flirty Medium
Derek Powazek
Mar 24, 2013
Picture Yourself in a Boat on a River
Picture Yourself in a Boat on a River
Derek Powazek
Mar 24, 2013
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