I decide to throw my hat into the ring and define what exactly the IndieWeb movement is, the core principles, and why it matters for the future of the Internet.
<p>This all started with Shellsharks <a href="https://shellsharks.com/human-web">sharing thoughts on what the "human web" is</a>. This then led to Brennan Day attempting to <a href="https://brennan.day/what-is-the-indieweb/">redefine the indie web</a> based on a separate set of principles.
Although normally spoken about as a cohesive whole, different aspects of the indie web ethos can wind up in tension with each other, which raises the question of which one ultimately takes priority. On the one hand, we have the general interest in onboarding, i.e. helping more people onto the indie web; on the other hand, the issue of onboarding can place some strain on other commonly touted ideals. At the end of the day, which form of independence matters most? And what does the answer entail for our understanding of who the indie web is “for”?
Personal site with a blog, art, link hoard, and more! :3
Personal site with a blog, art, link hoard, and more! :3
Arcane curation from the IndieWeb, Fediverse and Cybersecurity realms