Author: Ben Werdmuller
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Is it time to revive the Bill of Rights for Users of the Social Web?
In some ways, the web industry seems to have lost its way. From empowering users and smashing incumbent gatekeepers, the emphasis is now on how to raise the next round of funding and convert active users into their maximum possible value.. My piece about Facebook, contextual identity and radical transparency continues to get a lot […]
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Does open source exclude high-context cultures?
Something to think about for anyone starting any online community: High context cultures value personal relationships over process. You have to know someone before you can trust them and work with them. They also tend to be less explicit and rely more on tone of voice, gestures and even status to communicate. Typically Asian countries […]
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Building a responsible online community for pulmonary fibrosis: real names won’t cut it here
In my spare time, I’m building an independent community for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) researchers, doctors, sufferers and their families. IPF is a degenerative lung disease which builds up scar tissue over time, restricting the patient’s ability to breathe. It’s generally fatal and has no cure. My idea is to promote the discussion of the […]