LESSONS LEARNED

INCLUSIVITY

Everyone is welcome to join the fD network! We help bridge the gap between the online world and “brick and mortar” world.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION

We all use jargon specificto our niche fields. Let’s nurture and use common language whenever possible.

WE ARE ALL“ TECH” PEOPLE

fD embraces technology to bolster our network. The key is to use appropriate technology for our mission and members.

SURPLUSES ARE ASSETS

fD works to find the surplus resources and redistribute them to culture workers and activists.

SHARING POWER

We are moving from centralized power to horizontal power sharing by using committees and consensus.

THE OPEN SPACE MEETING MODEL IS

AWESOME

Anyone can suggest a meeting topic and then multiple discussions can happen simultaneously.

THE POWER OF PHYSICAL SPACES

Our network of media and arts spaces is an asset to all networks - let’s share!

SOLIDARITY, COMMUNITY,

NETWORKThere are many terminologies to describe what we are. The key things are trust and accountability.