In an anarchist society, like some parts of the #openweb the absence of centralized authority doesn’t mean the absence of accountability or rules. Instead, decisions on conflict resolution, like, linking across project boundaries, handling personal property disputes or ecological damage, are based on deliberation and consensus among affected parties. This path avoids rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions, allowing for nuanced, context-specific responses.
Forcing compliance, like much “common sense” #geekproblem thinking often dose is much like mandatory therapy, it creates resentment rather than sustainable paths. Instead, fostering social creativity and tapping into the fundamental needs and motivations of people leads to healthier communities. Arbitration paths are based on resolution that focus on reparation and preventing future harm without the imposition of external standards.
While anarchism acknowledges that some people might be unreachable, it emphasizes that the solution lies in direct engagement and community-led problem-solving rather than rigid legal paths. In essence, the focus is on repairing damage and creating pathways for rehabilitation rather than punishment.
Managing common assets and navigating conflict are crucial to these paths, highlighting a balance between freedom and responsibility, where nothing is prohibited, yet nothing is inherently permitted without collective agreement. The process might not be tidy, but it offers a human approach to ethics and justice.
Large parts of our #openweb could be on this path, more than they are now, and yes this is a balance.
