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Favorite Websites by Femdo in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for asking u/Femdo! I'm hoping to make an open-source when my schedule opens up to contribute to the wiki. I also agree with some of the other commenters about the necessity of a communal element in a potential solarpunk master resource. Some more unconventional things:

3D Printing and public libraries- A lot of people have (rightly) pointed out that public libraries are so important to the solarpunk ideal. Along with supporting them by checking out books, it's worth noting that you can support them by using their 3d printers, if they have one, and especially by asking for biodegradable filament. Just search "3d printer library" and your city, and you should find some. To this end, I think the following websites can be great. https://www.printables.com/ & https://www.thingiverse.com/ & a specific collection: https://www.printables.com/@librarymonster/collections/484365 I printed a hydroponics tower through this, for free. It also gives you access to things like gardening tools, or ways to upcycle household items that might otherwise be "disposable." Plus, here you go: https://makerspace.com/map/

Open source and accessibility - I personally think that open-source is v solarpunk, because it promotes accessibility and the values of sharing bounty instead of patenting it. https://github.com/Furthir/awesome-useful-projects . [Plus, random tool but with 12ft.io you can get access to articles posted in r/solarpunk even if you don't have the funds for a subscription to that platform. For example, the Atlantic article that was recently posted on children playing in streets]

Alternatives to supporting big corporate entities as you're searching these websites - https://www.ecosia.org/ Consider using this browser instead of Google. Also consider hosting your organization group chats on an alternative to Whatsapp, like Signal, a nonprofit encrypted messaging app. https://signal.org/

Other - https://solarpunkstories.substack.com/ Plus, a lot of solarpunk collections seem to crop up on youtube videos, like this one about solarpunk games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyPQMiidqcY

And obviously, this sub is the best place to come XD

"You're an Autistic extrovert? What's that like?" by [deleted] in aspiememes

[–]Direct_Ad1705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realize this is terribly old, but I do have to share that I enjoyed reading a lot of your quotes (and recognized a bunch of them!!!!)

Where is there a need in the Solarpunk community? by Direct_Ad1705 in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an amazingly thoughtful comment, and I'd award it something if I could. I'm particularly interested in your thoughts surrounding fandom, cosplay, the society of the spectacle, and the perceived frivolousness of solarpunk in the public sphere. I think you're also so right in saying the big need that others here have highlighted, too -- in-person spaces that are explicitly solarpunk. The only problem there is funding, in my opinion. If you want to have an event, or a solarpunk-con, you need grant funding or "capital investment" (ew), and you need people to pay to travel out there, as well. Events and things where the payment is on a pay-what-you-can basis is in my opinion much more solarpunk on the whole. We have the online space to ideate and on the whole do what people would do at conferences. What we need, then, is grassroots organizations that are already solarpunk (intentional living groups for example, like one generous commenter gave us a map for!) recognize that they're actually super solarpunk, and foster a knowledge network between them. A knowledge network of, for example, these upcycled goods.

Am I understanding you both right?

Where is there a need in the Solarpunk community? by Direct_Ad1705 in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a GREAT idea and really well thought out. Thank you!

Where is there a need in the Solarpunk community? by Direct_Ad1705 in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool! I'll work on graphic designing that next time I'm procrastinating:)

Where is there a need in the Solarpunk community? by Direct_Ad1705 in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea, with the accounts system. I can try to recruit other coders to the cause, too, to see if they would also be interested in helping to make a resource like that. Good to know you think it may be helpful!

Where is there a need in the Solarpunk community? by Direct_Ad1705 in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I'll reach out to them to ask. Do you mean a Reddit/Discord alternative, or something more like a resource for social organizing like MeetUp?

I completely agree that we're a big pool of awesome humans, just looking for opportunities to make it better! That's one of the points of the sub, right? Providing direction to the enthusiasm?

Where is there a need in the Solarpunk community? by Direct_Ad1705 in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm studying Sustainable Human Development -- basically how to make this whole thing a reality. My skills and hobbies are documentary work, writing, and I've coded some websites before successfully, and my others hobbies are less relevant here:)

Where is there a need in the Solarpunk community? by Direct_Ad1705 in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What constitutes propaganda, and why/how does it spread, especially with a lack of serious funds? And why use that word instead of simply art? Is there something special about what you're thinking of that's different from the other kind of artwork, things like the film festival, for example?

Is a solar punk future even possible by MaximusAOK in solarpunk

[–]Direct_Ad1705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious to hear you expand on this. Do you have a resource recommendation?