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Open-Media-Network

OMN is a project to reboot the original #openweb as a useful tool for progressive social change and challenge

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Charly Pache

basic sustainer

€260 EUR

Guest

€245 EUR

Billy Smith

basic sustainer

€140 EUR

Guest

€50 EUR

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€50 EUR

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#openweb supporter

€40 EUR

Julian asher

€23 EUR

Jonathan

€20 EUR

teq

€20 EUR

richard1052

€20 EUR

Projects

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On the song, feel free to treat it as a first draft, we are taking a long history of “commons” an...

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#OMN a standards based political software framework to build #KISS and #4opens grassroots semanti...

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Working to reboot the indymedia network https://unite.openworlds.info/indymedia

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SHUT DOWN after 5 years due to lack of funds and communerty - We used to run 2 instances, the org...

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Aan open activist archive project that aims to create a data commons based on the #4opens framewo...

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The project is a part of the Open Media Network (#OMN), which is a grassroots initiative to creat...

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The #4opens are a simple way to judge the value of an “alt/grassroots” tech project https://unite...

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The #OGB codebase is a set of software tools which encode a governance model based on traditiona...

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#openweb supporter

It is nice to show you care, if you have some resources please make your support visible, thanks.

€5 EUR / month

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Basic sustainer

We need around 20 people to donate at this level to cover basic costs and organic growth

€10 EUR / month

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Would be nice to have some institutional group support to start to make stipends available, so people outside the money economy could get/keep up i... Read more

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€40 EUR / month

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Start a new instance up

This donation will be spent on the coast of booting up a new #openweb instance, if you would like to see the #openweb world you dream of and have t... Read more

€500 EUR

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News from Open-Media-Network

Updates on our activities and progress.

The #OMN is a framework for reclaiming our digital commons

The "unique" selling point of the #OMN (Open Media Network) often gets lost because people focus too much on the technical side rather than the simple, fundamental idea at its core. The real value proposition, which might sound like "common...
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Published on September 12, 2024 by hamishcampbell

General elections are a travesty of democracy

The need for the #OGB (Open Governance Body) stems from a growing recognition of the limitations of traditional democratic systems, as hig...
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Published on June 6, 2024 by hamishcampbell

Tech governance projects miss the mark

Tech governance projects miss the mark because they fail to engage with the real needs and experiences of grassroots activists and community building. This disconnect stems from the entrenched dynamics of the #geekproblem, which prioritize...
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Published on June 6, 2024 by hamishcampbell

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Today’s balance

€230.75 EUR

Total raised

€790.75 EUR

Total disbursed

€560.00 EUR

Estimated annual budget

€168.15 EUR

About


 
Funding the programming and development of #OMN (Open Media Network) projects is crucial for rebooting the #openweb and advancing the principles of openness, decentralization, and user empowerment. Here's why supporting the programming and development of #OMN projects is essential:
  1. Promoting Decentralization: #OMN projects are built on the principles of decentralization, which is essential for promoting a more resilient and democratic internet. By funding the programming and development of #OMN projects, you support the creation of decentralized platforms and protocols that empower users, protect community, and resist censorship and control by centralized authorities.
  2. Empowering People control: #OMN projects prioritize user control of data, content, and online interactions. By funding the programming and development of #OMN projects, you enable the creation of user-centric platforms and tools that empower people to take control of their online experiences, decide how their data is used, and participate in digital communities on their own terms.
  3. Fostering Interoperability: #OMN projects promote interoperability and compatibility between different online platforms and services. By funding the programming and development of #OMN projects, you support the creation of open standards, protocols that enable seamless communication and data exchange between diverse online ecosystems, fostering innovation, collaboration, and choice.
  4. Building Community Networks: #OMN projects facilitate the creation of decentralized and community-driven online networks and communities. By funding the programming and development of #OMN projects, you enable the creation of tools and infrastructure that empower communities to connect, collaborate, and organize online, building solidarity, resilience, and collective power in the face of corporate and government surveillance and control.
  5. Advancing Digital Rights: #OMN projects promote and defend digital rights, including privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information. By funding the programming and development of #OMN projects, you support the creation of tools, technologies, and policies that protect and promote digital rights, ensuring that the internet remains a free, open, and inclusive space for all.

In summary, funding the programming and development of #OMN projects is essential for rebooting the #openweb and advancing the principles of decentralization, user empowerment, interoperability, community building, and digital rights. By investing in #OMN projects, you contribute to the creation of a more democratic, resilient, and equitable internet for everyone.