Anyone else want to linkspam for the resistance?

[ericadawn16]

Originally posted by tassosss at Anyone else want to linkspam for the resistence?

I'm past the burst into tears phase. Seeing all the posts about doing more, getting involved, and it's been both inspiring and has led to a question:

Is anyone linkspamming for the resistance yet?
Do we have a community on DW or a rallying blog on tumblr or something for folks in fandom to organize around?

Because, fandom, we are incredible organizers. I know we're split among platforms right now, and instead of individual posts on individual journals - which are great - I think we can get some good traction by responding in the fandom way. By that I mean, in addition to links to charities and what you can do, setting up things like a snowflake_challenge  type thing where for 15 days there's one thing to do for folks who need that extra push to get involved. We can set up help_america type auctions akin to those for disaster relief. We can have a monthly challenge of some sort. I need help brainstorming!

Because the other thing is, we are stuck with Trump for a minimum of 4 years. It could be 8. (*pleasenopleaseno butitcouldtotallyhappen andevenifTrumpquitsearly wedstillhavetolivewithPencewhoisterribletoo*) Think about that. 4 years. I know myself and I know how long my stamina lasts for being active in things because life does go on, other things come up, and I'm all good intentions until it's six months later and I still haven't donated the money because I never got that kick in the pants to just do it right now, or set up a monthly donation. Let's give ourselves a space to keep motivated. Because it's 4 to 8 fucking years.

If someone's already doing linkspamming or started a community - let me know! If not, here's your call to action:

1) Spread this post!
2) brainstorm ideas for a community title. Here are a couple to get you started
help_america
america_helps
nevergiveup_neversurrender
be_excellent_to_each_other (I watched Bill and Ted a couple weeks ago)
3) let me now if you want to help mod -- essential because I know I won't be able to keep this up on my own. Also essential for spreading beyond DW
4) send links or links to other people links (lists of things to do, where to donate, inspiration, articles, personal stories, anything else)
5) brainstorm ideas for things to do that will help our community get involved and stay involved, in whatever capacity they can

Let's do this.



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[thespian15.livejournal.com]

I hate to sound old, but what is Linkspamming?
Hugs, Jon

[the_rck]

A 'linkspam' is a post that consists of a lot of links that the poster finds interesting. The amount of commentary on each link varies. Some people focus on one or two topics, but other people link a lot of very different things.

In this case, the idea would be to collect and post links about US politics, opportunities for action, and so on.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Well, that makes total sense. :)

Sign me up for the resistance. :)