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Thanks for asking! These aren’t my plans per se, because my role as a board member is to advise the leadership team as they shape and execute plans for the platform. (I’m bringing my experience in open source communities, social network science/research, and communications/marketing to assist the team). But here are our top priorities, and why I think they’re so important:
1. Usability: I’m a firm believer in Mastodon’s values. I think it’s better and healthier for people. Because of that, I want to see more people use it. For that to happen, we need to make it more accessible, because the vast majority of people don’t adopt technologies just because they’re open source or because they’re values-aligned. Mastodon needs to be values-driven, open source, and accessible. Android is a great example.
2. Fundraising: Mastodon exists to provide people with a social media platform that is free from ads, algorithms, and corporate control. That’s why we’re in the midst of structural transitions to ensure the platform continues to be stewarded by a not-for-profit foundation. We also need to be financially self-sufficient to deliver on that promise. So cultivating our fundraising is vitally important to our mission.
3. Outreach: To grow Mastodon and the Fediverse, we need to conduct outreach to organizations, governments, or businesses to educate them about the benefit of building communities here. We need to educate potential users about the benefits of building their online social life here. And Mastodon needs to collaborate deeply with other platforms to ensure that users have a rich and seamless experience across the Fediverse.
