Hey all,

This is the place where you can share your ideas, improvements, whishes or general feedback regarding this community.

Update 1

the people here have agreed to dedicate this community to the general discussion of minimalism.

I’m trying to make everything as transparent and democratic as possible so you can really harness the freedom of the decentralized internet with its main strength: the community.

  • PropaGandalf@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    I see your point, so let me explain my thoughts behind the creation of this community.

    I created it as an open space, an agora, for general discussions about minimalism. I have been careful not to dictate a style to the community, as I see the added value and relevance in both types of topics. I have come to the conclusion that it is the focus that distinguishes a simple picture post from an enriching contribution.

    My suggestion would therefore be to say that pictures may not be posted alone but always with a text explaining why the user has posted this picture and why he thinks it is interesting/relevant. In addition, flairs, which are supposedly coming soon, could help to further differentiate between the types of post and perhaps even filter them.

    • Mike D.@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I was thinking minimalist art should be its own thing. Aesthetics is more nuanced and can certainly be included with the lifestyle.

      • PropaGandalf@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
        0·
        1 year ago

        Right, so you are making the distinction between art and aesthetics. Where would you draw the line though? Isn’t it all about exchanging views over minimalist topics? I personally can imagine somebody using a piece of art to underpin a certain sentiment or a thought. However it shouldn’t be a simple image post but rather an exposé that may also contain an image.

        In my humble opinion we should not focus on the style or type of content posted but rather on the message itself and the value it adds to the discussion. It may even be one sentence but if it is good and makes you think I see no necessity in banning it. I stand for a holistic and general approach that addresses all types of content equally. Like this we can guarantee that any type of content posted here stays constructive and interesting.

        So my proposal is:

        • This community - for the lifestyle and some general discussions about the spirit of minimalism
        • An art community - for the discussions about the art styles themself