kudos to @zarine.net whose research and expertise really drove this. thanks also to @gowder.io for inspiring conversation in the event that precipitated the writeup.

#2 distinct categories of threats require different response strategies, which must also be localized depending on context, resources, etc.

#1 public information goods created in online communities face distinct threats over different phases of their lifecycle (e.g., a new community software project that hasn't built much yet is vulnerable in different ways than a more mature project)...

(at least) two valuable ideas here...

Some of this stuff is obvious, of course, but we think it's important to say certain obvious things out loud, in print, etc. when the attacks are overt, misinformed and/or made in bad faith.

anyhow, just awesome. thank you @rahaeli.bsky.social

And also also, author says they'd like to write a dissertation. Hermeneutical skills ✅➕

Also, while I'm waiting, has anyone got a word count on this monster?

(what have we been waiting for? idk, but grateful that were here)