Ónen i-Estel Edain, ú-chebin estel anim

I do believe that the network can and is worth saving but its worth considering not just that this and other graphs are used to celebrate the downfall of SO - and frankly often by toxic folks but very few people have the energy to counter that narrative.

We have a community that's exhausted, beaten down, and constantly told 'there's a plan, trust us' - often going opposite to what we ask for, or need.

The network is ailing, and while it has strong bones - we've had a fairly long period where we've been in survival mode, and many decisions have alienated the community.

We're never going to win over the folks for whom "SO mods close everything as dupes" is both a meme, and an article of faith. But losing people who see a problem and go "OOH SHINY" or understand what sharks means hurts us.

The platform and changes to the platform, both cultural and mechanical need to take into account the needs of the folk using it as much as the folks who might use it.

And while we have people who'd still fight for this place - a lot of us are tired and could use some good news, and some respite. I'd reflect on that, and the why we're where we are - if we're to consider how we are going to get where we need to be.

Ónen i-Estel Edain, ú-chebin estel anim

I do believe that the network can and is worth saving but it's worth considering not just that this and other graphs are used to celebrate the downfall of SO - and frankly often by toxic folks but very few people have the energy to counter that narrative.

We have a community that's exhausted, beaten down, and constantly told 'there's a plan, trust us' - often going opposite to what we ask for, or need.

The network is ailing, and while it has strong bones - we've had a fairly long period where we've been in survival mode, and many decisions have alienated the community.

We're never going to win over the folks for whom "SO mods close everything as dupes" is both a meme, and an article of faith. But losing people who see a problem and go "OOH SHINY" or understand what sharks means hurts us.

The platform and changes to the platform, both cultural and mechanical need to take into account the needs of the folk using it as much as the folks who might use it.

And while we have people who'd still fight for this place - a lot of us are tired and could use some good news, and some respite. I'd reflect on that, and the why we're where we are - if we're to consider how we are going to get where we need to be.