1.Local Matters
Steven Clift
stevenclift.com
e-democracy.org
@democracy

2. Dear Neighbors
This month the Southside Star Community Garden opened!
3.0 - Community collaboration, problem-solving
Opening organic hot topic on Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum in Dec. 2008: http://e-democracy.org/se
Dear Neighbors, My name is Michael and I'm interested in establishing a community garden in our neighborhood.
Dozens of messages, offers to help, and a call for a meeting.
500 members, 10%+ of households in May 2010
3. Pew Internet and American Life Project
Neighbors Online27% of American adult Internet users use digital tools to talk to their neighbors and keep informed about community issues.Thats 20% adults overall.
4. 20 gun shotsSource
5. Local voices, listening mattersMost democratizing, effective level for openness and engagement that works
6. Civility Matters
7. ENEMY?
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8. ENEMY
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9. Online News Commenting
Most people see, expect public conflict.Sharp contrast with private social networking.
10. How Would You Design?
For Extremes
The Angry
For those with Too Much Time
To Divide People
For the Least:- Transparent- Accountable- Powerful- Meaningful
That is online news commenting today.
11. 12. Real names work, builds trust and communityNeeded in public life, not just Facebooks private life
13. Pew Internet and American Life Project
Neighbors Online- Joiners~12 million on US neighborhood e-mail lists/ forums (7% net users) - often a DAILY experience ~ 8 million social net group member on a community issues (5% net users)Roughly comparable to daily Twitter use in Fall 09, at 9% of Adult net users daily
14. Inclusion Matters
15. Pew Internet and American Life Project
Of 7% on Neighbors Forums The Inclusion Divide15% belong if over $75K household/yr8% Whites and African-Americans9% Women, 5% Men 3% under $50K (of Net users)3% Latino 2% Rural Analysis on E-Democracy.org blog.
16. Participation 3.0Inclusive Social Media- Ford Foundation Fundedhttp://e-democracy.org/p3
17. Our Issues
18. Everyone in every local place needs an online public space that matters
19. Whats next?Empowering ourselves as citizens dont wait to be served
20. Connecting local 2-way hosts
Join Locals Online group:
http://e-democracy.org/locals
21. Conclusion More - stevenclift.com
blog.e-democracy.org
@democracy
Without real inclusion and civility, Locals Online will destroy community, weaken democracy,and concentrate power.