When i joined rhizome.org i was actually looking for something.
Reading content from the past made rhizome look like something similar to what
i needed, so i joined.
And, apart from the fact that i am a hippy-sh nerd, and that i don't really
fit in with some of the people writing and contributing here (but i don't think
its a bad thing anyway, diversisty is useful), something was/is there.
That's why i even used rhizome's content in some of the things i do: i
constantly (and automatically :) ) "steal" links and content on the homepage
(and on other homepages all over) to populate a 3d universe where you can
travel and browse things; i use the texts on textbase and on the feeds to feed
a linguistic system that i'm going to release in a bit; and things like that.
And i do it "just" because it's what first comes to my mind when thinking
about net art, new media and all the stuff we constantly talk about.
I think that the most interesting proposals raised so far are the ones that
are more extreme. In one direction, it's really interesting to think of a
future where an important structure such as rhizome can actually and phisically
be determined by the community. In the other, opposite, direction, it is also
very "net.art" to think in terms of "ok, i don't like it: i'll just go ahead
and hack it" just like someone suggested with the parallel-unofficial-hacked
anniversary festival (who was that? i accidentally deleted the post): it suits
me perfectly, as well.
The stuff in the middle.. well… it could be something, but it wouldn't help
much in creating something that can really be used and abused with positive
results. Just think of the different attitudes found, for example, in the RAW
list: from discourse, to delirium, to announcements, to theory, to idiocy :) ..
and so on.
An approach where users could build structures for whatever they wish, being
able to use content and structures found in other parts of rhizome and other
sources, as well, would be a nice approach. It could turn into a MySpace-like
monster, if it's not something that's thought with usabiliy and cooperation as
primary goals, but it's worth a try. A try that would be just great if the
users themselves could partecipate in deciding the directions and shape of the
evolution.
otherwise there are plenty of "rhizome.something" domains available for
purchase :)))))
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>I can't say that the proposed changes won't work, but they all address
tweaking existing Rhizome functions. I think, no I'm sure it's time for
something more creative.
>A few individuals cannot accomplish what many can. And for the most part I
think those that would get involved have some NEW ideas. I am reposting what I
said, about 30 messages ago:
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>"Why not make the Rhizome commissions contribute to the Rhizome community?
>In other words, rather than spending money on individuals individual-centric
work, make the paramters enhance the Rhizome Community. No more new media for
new medias sake.
>It would go something like this:
>"Rhizome Commissions are looking for interactive new media works that enable
the Rhizome community to interact, communicate and otherwise get involved in
the online community."
>That would be a first step towards evolvong into something new.
>I know, members are going to complain, but really, we all pay for the
service, and have an interest in its evolution. This would create a really
interesting and creative environment.
>Eric "
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