State of the FPOTF/NOOO (xpost from fpotf)

[pearwaldorf]

(Hi! A community exists specifically for the Fandom Platform of the Future/Network of Our Own/whatever we're going to call it now: fpotf . It's broadcast-only at this point but anybody can subscribe for updates.)

This is an attempt to identify and centralize sources of information/places of discussion related to the Fandom Platform of the Future/Network of Our Own. Stuff is Happening, and in a ton of different places. 

[edit:] Added a couple links and the Trello.

Discussion spaces
distributed_fandom Discord (federated social network discussion, tech and policy stuff thereof) (private-ish, lurkers welcome; message fandom-after  for link)
post_tumblr_fandom (broad-based discussion about all this shizz)
fandom-after Compilation of Tumblr commentary about The Impending Purge

Keeping track
I have created a Trello board to give a high-level overview of things I am aware of. Let me know if you think I'm missing anything.

Static but useful info
Features list by software (read-only)
Policy/TOS considerations (comments on)
The Doc (read-only)

Next Steps
PD (aka FFA NO3 anon) is compiling a list of questions for an Actual Lawyer (comments welcome) to look at. Contents include:

• liability re: image hosting
• compliance with laws in countries where visual depictions of sexualized minors are illegal
• service provider liability re: 2257 laws, possible interactions with GDPR
• FOSTA/SESTA liability re: hosting sexually explicit images
• interaction between DMCA safe harbor provisions and tip jars/paid commissions (based upon presumption of fanworks being not-for-profit)
• organizational structure stuff and how it interacts with liability

They have not put out any sort of funding mechanism for the consulting fee but if/when they do I will link it here.

People on the Discord have been writing code for Hubzilla and putting together public demos of some of the federated social media software available. Nothing to look at yet, but soon!

Comments

[powerful_dusk_88623]

Hi, I'm the person coordinating the list of legal questions. I've mentioned this here previously, but I did reach out to the OTW Legal team and have not heard any response back. I was put in touch with the lawyer I'm reaching out to via an inquiry to the EFF. The EFF stated that they do not do direct legal advice unless they choose to represent a case with active litigation, and for all other cases they refer inquiries to attorneys in private practice (or in this case, an attorney who is an instructor at a university law clinic).

[mecurtin]

OK! I'm going to reach out to rivkat, who may also be able to help or direct us to someone who can. We probably need 2 opinions, especially given the international law aspects.