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"If you’re not getting porn in your system, it doesn’t work."

2013-06-02 15:04:37.662366+00 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

Eros Blog: The Pornocalypse Comes For Us All links to Ethan Zuckerman: The Cute Cat Theory Talk At eTech:

Based on my Tripod experience, I’d offer the hypothesis that any sufficiently advanced read/write technology will get used for two purposes: pornography and activism. Porn is a weak test for the success of participatory media – it’s like tapping a mike and asking, “Is it on?” If you’re not getting porn in your system, it doesn’t work. Activism is a stronger test – if activists are using your tools, it’s a pretty good indication that your tools are useful and usable.

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