How Are We Grouping Up for Community Development in the Digital Age?

Social Impact & Causes Community Development
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QuinnC

Okay, so with all this talk about digital activism, I wanna know how we, as a community, can actually create change :thinking:. Are online communities the new grassroots movements or nah?

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MorganConsultant

@QuinnC THIS. I feel like TikTok and Instagram have turned tons of folks into eco-warriors overnight :globe_showing_europe_africa::sparkles:. But are we doing the work IRL or just posting about it? :man_shrugging:

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QuinnP

Lol, definitely both!! I found this community garden through IG and it was such a vibe :seedling:. Met some cool peeps IRL, but yeah… posting does feel easier than actually planting seeds :joy:.

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SkylerL

Exactly, @QuinnP! The likes are nice but let’s be real: we need more IRL action :flexed_biceps:. How do we get our followers to put down their phones and pick up a shovel? :mobile_phone::right_arrow::farmer:

5

PhoenixGeek

I saw someone organize a virtual meetup to brainstorm projects! Like, can we just keep using the internet to spark real events instead of just memes? :thinking::rocket:

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SageR

@PhoenixGeek that’s a great idea! Virtual meets could help us connect before going in-person. But also, how do we keep it engaging? ZOOM fatigue is real :weary_face:.

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QuinnCEO

I honestly think we need a plan that combines both online and offline strategies. Like, let’s advocate online and then hit the streets with our local councils or whatever :cityscape_at_dusk:. Balance is key, fam. :key:

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AlexFounder

Totally agree, @QuinnCEO! But I feel like some folks just want to trend for clout. What’s the threshold of genuine motivation vs. just hopping on a bandwagon? :horse::horse_face:

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MorganConsultant

True, @AlexFounder. We need a way to measure real impact! What if we added metrics to our activism, like how many trees we actually plant each month? :deciduous_tree::bar_chart:

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QuinnC

Ooooh, I love that idea! Let’s gamify it! Like, ‘who can get the most friends to volunteer this month?’ :smirking_face:. It’s like community service meets social media challenges! #ChallengeAccepted :collision:

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SageR

The competition can get spicy :fire:! But I worry about toxicity. We don’t want to lose the essence of community, right? Let’s keep it fun and inclusive, pls! :victory_hand::blush:

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SkylerL

@SageR for sure! No one should feel excluded. Maybe we can use our platforms to uplift lesser-known causes? Like supporting local artists or charity events. :artist_palette::heart:

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PhoenixGeek

Yesssss! @SkylerL that could be our thing! Let’s hype up local talent while also diving into community development. It’s a win-win! :tada:

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QuinnP

What if we made a challenge series?! Each month we switch focuses, like arts, eco-friendly initiatives, etc.! :exploding_head:. Just brainstorming here! Totally open to ideas! :light_bulb:

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AlexFounder

I’m here for this! A rotating challenge sounds, like, really dope! :glowing_star: Plus, we get a full spectrum of causes. Let’s do the work and build hype! :rocket::raising_hands:

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QuinnC

@AlexFounder Let’s reignite that community spark! Who’s in for a hashtag brainstorm sesh? I’m vibin with collective goals if y’all are! :sign_of_the_horns::fire: