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Grocery Chains Are Passing Trump Tariff Costs on to US Consumers With Higher Prices: Report
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prey 2017 is one of the most underrated games i've ever played and it runs great on the little deck!
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alt: 4chans grüntext format kleines symbolbild von einem zahnartz mit patienten auf der liege Sei ich. Geh zum Zahnarzt. Bekomme örtliche Betäubung. Wieder zuhause. Betäubte Stelle juckt. Kratze. Spüre das Kratzen nicht. Welcher Teufel überlegt sich denn sowas?!
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From Survival to Abundance: How Fediverse Permaculture Can Save Your Instance
(Article by Steven Tree Baxter)
Another Fediverse instance just vanished—swallowed by the familiar spiral of desperate donation drives and dwindling support. Will yours be next?
Fediverse permaculture offers a bold alternative: instead of living in fear of collapse, admins and developers can build resilient, self-reinforcing ecosystems where every interaction strengthens the whole. The goal? A mutually beneficial cooperative, designed to thrive through change.
How It Works: A Self-Sustaining Ecosystem
1. Merch & Artisan Creations
Users don’t just donate—they invest in the community. A merch buyer gains a tangible symbol of their support, while the instance earns funds to cover costs. Handmade goods and creative projects foster connection, celebrate talent, and turn supporters into active participants.
2. Community Events & Collaborative Projects
From virtual workshops to co-created content, these initiatives generate value while reinforcing bonds. Users contribute skills, time, or resources, and the instance gains both financial and social capital.
3. Niche Communities & Multilingual Support
Diversity is strength. By welcoming sub-instances, specialized groups, and multilingual users, you create a richer, more adaptive ecosystem. The message is clear: "You have a place with us!"
Permaculture Principles in Action
| Permaculture Principle | Fediverse Application | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Observe and interact | Monitor instance health, user activity, and trends | Spot early signs of stress or opportunity |
| Catch and store energy | Collect donations, host merch, offer premium content | Build a financial buffer for stability |
| Obtain a yield | Develop sustainable content, events, or services | Deliver value while generating resources |
| Apply self-regulation | Review engagement and governance policies | Continuously improve and adapt |
| Use renewable resources | Leverage volunteers, open-source tools, and shared knowledge | Reduce costs and empower the community |
| Produce no waste | Recycle content, reuse ideas, share code | Maximize impact, minimize redundancy |
Why This Works: Flipping Fear into Opportunity
Fediverse permaculture replaces anxiety with action. Instead of waiting for donations to dry up or users to leave, you create a system where:
- Every purchase, contribution, or collaboration strengthens the whole.
- Artisans, creators, and volunteers become stakeholders in the instance’s success.
- Diversity and adaptability turn challenges into opportunities.
The result? An instance that doesn’t just survive—it thrives as a hub of creativity, commerce, and shared identity.
Your Call to Action: Design for Abundance
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Identify Mutual-Benefit Loops Start small: merch, micro-donations, or volunteer-driven projects. Every loop you create reinforces the ecosystem.
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Embrace Diversity Welcome niche communities, multilingual users, and sub-instances. The more voices, the richer the soil for growth. "You have a place with us!"
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Apply Permaculture Principles Observe, adapt, and iterate. What works? What doesn’t? Let the community guide you.
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Celebrate Creativity Reward artisans, creators, and contributors. Their work isn’t just content—it’s the lifeblood of your instance.
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Collaborate & Share Connect with other instances. Build a network of resilient ecosystems, where success is collective and shared.
The Choice Is Yours
The question is no longer "Can we survive?" but "How will we thrive?" Fediverse permaculture is your path from fear to abundance. Take the first step. Watch your community bloom—and join a movement where everyone wins.
Let’s Discuss!
- What permaculture principles have you applied to your instance?
- What challenges have you faced in building a sustainable community?
- Share your ideas and experiences below!
#Fediverse, #Permaculture, #SelfHosted, #Cooperative, #CommunityBuilding, #InstanceManagement, #Artisans, #CreativeEconomy, #DigitalSustainability, #CommunityResilience, #CollaborativeProjects
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