#collective ownership

[theadaptableeducator]

Beyond Exploitation: A Jamesonian Critique and the Path to Eco-Socialism

Fredric Jameson, a prominent Marxist theorist, offers a profound critique of contemporary society through his analyses of culture, politics, and economics. By drawing on his theories, we can explore the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism, and then propose a sustainable alternative system. Interconnectivity and…

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2015: The Puzzle of Rural Land Rights in PRC

Land and land rights in China have always been a mind-bending topic for me. I can’t claim to be Red or Expert (又红又专), but here below are some of my mind-droppings as I try to understand this a bit better. Chinese peasants got ownership of the land they worked after 1949 partly thanks to the Communist Party’s rural work teams that killed and encouraged peasants to participate in the killing of…

[greenhorizonblog]

Eco village starting help

One of the main functions of GH especially in the beginning will be to help make the bureaucracy less daunting when trying to start your own tribe and eco village. Basically, you will send us an application online via the website with all the info we need, like the names, info of you and your prospective community/tribe members, and any specific needs, interests and wishes you might have in regards to the village.

Ideas Then we give you some ideas and suggestions on where and how the village will be, ideas for income in the beginning, types of sustainable houses and dwellings suited for your climate and terrain, how to stay on good terms with locals and members of your tribe etc. All of this will be in a welcome pack.

Legal Entity Setup We will then start setting up the legal entity of your tribe village, which will likely be a CLT (community land trust), COOP, or CIC (community interest company). We will take care of all the overwhelming and confusing bureaucratic parts of the process that often deters people from trying. They deliberately make it so daunting and overwhelming in order to scare and frustrate you out of doing it.

Once it's set up we guide you through how to handle things, recruit volunteers, source sustainable materials for building, building plans, permaculture principles etc. and start looking for land. All this would be done for you free of charge by our volunteers.

Again, remember that change is a very real and tangible thing, you can't talk your way to it, you have to literally own your way to it.

GreenHorizon

Hope is the seed of progress

[excited-insomniac]

Matters goeth not well indeed

(source: British land law Wikipedia page)

[ecrivainsolitaire]

This is the sort of interaction the Open Art Guild is meant to empower. Collective ownership means everyone wins.

I'm finding legal and technical references to build a second draft, I'll have more news soon.

Apparently, my decision to be silly and make fanart of someone's writing (because I genuinely enjoy the story the person is writing and I was struck with inspiration upon reading a particular scene) has benevolent and wildly unforeseen consequences.

I apparently gained a bit of control of the canon because said writer really loved the art and decided what I drew/draw is canon.

2. Writer put said artwork into the document of his story right below the scene, so now it's IN the story where people who read the story will see it (with a link to me)

3. He sent the artwork to all his friends and people he knows because he was so excited

Wholesome interaction and I watched him do all that in real time, good stuff. However...there are two more consequences I was notified of today...nearly a full week after I gave the artwork.

Seeing the artwork caused his friends to become interested in reading and hearing about his story, which means more people are reading what he's writing and giving him critique on the story (which he actively asks for).

Apparently, upon seeing the art, his writer friends got a sudden second wind to pick back up writing they'd abandoned for a few months. Because, I quote, "seeing that someone enjoyed {his} writing enough to take the time to make art of it gave them the motivation that maybe THEY can write something that will inspire someone to also create something." I have accidentally caused a writing frenzy among his writer friends and my silly idea to make art for someone has had a butterfly effect for people who I don't even know.

Uhh...I'm pretty sure there's a moral here but I am tired and have a great deal of emotions about this.

[pebblegalaxy]

Exploring the Concept of Digital Socialism: Advancements, Possibilities, and Intersection with AI, Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Digital socialism is a concept that has gained attention in recent years, as advancements in technology and the internet have opened up new possibilities for promoting greater economic equality, democratic participation, and collective ownership in society. Combining elements of socialism with digital tools such as open-source collaboration, decentralized networks, and digital commons, digital…

[non-state-actor]

Ya know, coming across posts like this is really an experience of "you're so close to the answer yet so far away."

Like, how detached from reality are you that you can actually wonder this? It's like the second someone who's in the working class actually breaks the mold and begins to earn probably still not even half of what their labor earns for their employer, all of sudden these sorts of bad unintentional-actors decide it's time for them to voted off the island.

It's even worse when they (appropriately) get dragged in the notes and this is their reply:

"Hmm actually I was just speculating this whole time haha devils advocate ecks dee 🤓🤓"

These are the same people who will be like "the working class needs more affordable housing!" and think the solution is more rent-serfdom to landlords but they just aren't charging as much.

[pixalartantfarm]

This is the way.

Libraries have started doing this on a small scale (check your local for a 'library of things'). This could be easily expended. Give us even half the budget of the police department and imagine what we could do.

Libraries already know how to do it. They already have the infrastructure. Scaling up would be easy compared to starting from scratch.

Everything that is typically rented can and should be collectively owned instead. Not in some hypothetical “post-revolution” but right damn now

[gorps]

Apas-95 doing posts about how they are right about what it takes to train with firearms and getting workers military training while having never shot a gun in their life is really funny. What's kind of less funny is that they openly encourage people to commit felonies that would land any leftist training group in jail for 20+ years and bar them from ever handling firearms again. If they aren't an idiot they're a cop.

(tags are important I just wrote too much there and don't want to copy it here)

[bisexualbailorgana]

i know tumblr has lots of very real issues with it but if it does actually die i will be so sad. no other website or social media app does the fandom experience quite like tumblr for me. i would rather have a flawed tumblr over no tumblr at all

[sunder-the-gold]

It arguably takes both, but a village is no subtitute for two loving parents. No one is going to be as personally invested in a child as the child's own parents. Communal management leads to communal NEGLECT; it's "somebody else's problem".

Communal responsibility is for stuff like "throw your trash away in the public cans, rather than tossing it on the ground". It's PERSONAL responsibility for how one behaves in communal spaces.

That's entirely different from communally managing communal spaces. You can't count on members of the public cleaning up a mess that someone else made.

So you shouldn't count on members of the public raising a child that someone else made.

I don't care what Hitlery Clinton says ...

... it doesn't take a village to raise a child ...

... just 2 loving parents ...

[cogecaratulascover]

The Untapped Benefits of DVD and Blu-ray Media in the Streaming Era

Introduction: In an era where streaming dominates the way we consume media, it's easy to overlook the enduring benefits of physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays. While streaming services offer convenience and on-demand access to a vast library of content, there are several advantages to owning DVD and Blu-ray collections that are worth considering. In this article, we will explore the unique benefits that these fiscal media formats still offer in the age of streaming.

Seamless Access: One major advantage of owning DVDs and Blu-rays is that they provide seamless access to content without the need for a stable internet connection. While streaming platforms depend on a reliable internet connection, physical media ensures that you can watch movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere, even in remote or low-connectivity areas.

Superior Quality: Although streaming services have made significant strides in improving their video and audio quality, there is still a noticeable difference when compared to Blu-ray. Blu-ray discs offer uncompressed audio and pristine high-definition video quality, providing a true cinematic experience that streaming platforms struggle to replicate. For movie enthusiasts who appreciate superior visual and audio quality, physical media is the way to go.

Preservation and Collectability: DVDs and Blu-rays allow movie fans to build an impressive collection of their favorite films and TV shows. Physical media provides a sense of ownership and allows for displaying and showcasing one's collection. Furthermore, DVDs and Blu-rays often come with exclusive bonus content such as behind-the-scenes footage, director's commentaries, and deleted scenes, enhancing the overall viewer experience.

Reliability and Longevity: Streaming platforms occasionally remove titles from their catalogs due to licensing agreements, leaving viewers disappointed when their favorite shows or movies suddenly become inaccessible. With DVDs and Blu-rays, there are no concerns regarding titles disappearing suddenly. Owners can watch their favorite movies and TV shows at their leisure, without any interruptions, and can share them with friends and family without limitations.

Enhanced Extras and Special Editions: Physical media often brings with it a range of extra features and special editions that streaming platforms may not offer. Collectors and film enthusiasts appreciate the extra content, which can include documentaries, interviews, and visual enhancements. Special editions with limited-edition packaging or added memorabilia can also enhance the overall viewing experience and make physical media more appealing to fans.

Conclusion: While streaming services have revolutionized the way we consume media, the benefits of owning DVD and Blu-ray collections should not be overlooked. Seamless accessibility, superior quality, physical ownership, and enhanced extras are just a few of the advantages that physical media has to offer. For avid movie lovers, investing in DVDs and Blu-rays ensures that a rich and diverse collection is always at their fingertips, irrespective of streaming trends or licensing agreements. So, next time you consider binge-watching your favorite show or diving into a movie marathon, remember the enduring benefits that DVDs and Blu-rays can provide in the streaming era.

[frankensteincest]

three stories that I was into a few years ago have gotten sequels lately and, though I only know their premises, I can tell it’s such a drop in quality + moving in the opposite direction of what I enjoyed about them in the first place. it’s an obviously biassed feeling but it’s disconcerting that so much of media released these days seems to be defanged, feel-good fluff. it’s all just characters arcing into ‘healthy’, well-adjusted people as if that is the only story worth telling/the ‘correct’ way to tell stories.

[steelycunt]

the slay of it all. you can feel their entire pussy through the song. their entire dick and also? their balls

[trashbagcommunist]

It's not corporate greed, it's capitalism. You could put the kindest most altruistic person in the position of CEO and their job and the shareholders would still necessitate that they continue doing capitalism.

The problem isn't individual emotional experiences or individual morality.

[ohdeargodwhy]

Kinda want Rebecca to sell Richmond AFC to the fans (collectively) at the end of the show