On Platforms
As part of the evolution of our website with the onboarding of Yahoo Groups, one of the biggest shifts that we're facing is from a community to a platform.
- What is a platform? A platform is a foundation on which other people or groups can build.
- What is a community? A community is a fellowship of people having a particular shared interest.
A platform is neutral. A platform serves others, but has no mission by itself. A community, on the other hand, does have a stated interest.
By opening up our clubs to allow any members to start a club, there have been requests for some clubs that are outside of our community's traditional focus. Some of those club topics have surprised me, shocked me, and made me squeamish. All of the clubs are allowed on AdonisMale, pursuant to our terms and conditions.
When does our website stop becoming a community, and start becoming a platform? Or will we never stop becoming a community?
When do I stop leading the community, and start supporting the platform?
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