The document outlines lessons learned from inclusivity, clear communication, embracing appropriate technology, finding and redistributing surplus resources, sharing power horizontally through committees and consensus, enjoying open space meeting models that allow simultaneous discussions, valuing physical community spaces, and building solidarity, community, and networks based on trust and accountability.

1. LESSONS LEARNED

2. INCLUSIVITY Everyone is welcome to join the fD network! We help bridge the gap between the online world and “brick and mortar” world.

4. CLEAR COMMUNICATION We all use jargon specific to our niche fields. Let’s nurture and use common language whenever possible.

6. WE ARE ALL “ TECH” PEOPLE fD embraces technology to bolster our network. The key is to use appropriate technology for our mission and members.

8. SURPLUSES ARE ASSETS fD works to find the surplus resources and redistribute them to culture workers and activists.

10. SHARING POWER We are moving from centralized power to horizontal power sharing by using committees and consensus.

12. THE OPEN SPACE MEETING MODEL IS AWESOME Anyone can suggest a meeting topic and then multiple discussions can happen simultaneously.

14. THE POWER OF PHYSICAL SPACES Our network of media and arts spaces is an asset to all networks - let’s share!

16. SOLIDARITY, COMMUNITY, NETWORK There are many terminologies to describe what we are. The key things are trust and accountability.