[ELECTRON] [Fwd: From: FAQ Bridge - Why network]

[Bob]

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Why do we need to network?

There is nothing done in this world without communication - closed systems
die on the vine, without the light of communion. Most of our communication
networks are designed to create isolation, rather than solidarity. We need
to use our technology to free our time for the outside world - and reduce
our workload. Networking is done by human beings. Technology is useful in
helping to organise this happening.


I'm no good with it - why should I use the internet?

People can and do live happy lives without the internet and computers.
Unfortunately our world has become so dependent on this technology that
without it would lead to all manner of human disaster. Information
technology is not going to disappear and is used by powerful people to
shape how we think - for that reason alone we should be very interested in it.


What can I do as an individual?

The biggest threat to our well-being is created by what we don't do
ourselves. If folk are not involved they are left to the fate of what
others who "are" involved decide. How deeply people get involved is up to
the individual - The Question is. What do we gain by not being involved?


I'm to busy already - I don't have any time for this?

A proper run network system should not create more work for people it
should help to distribute, share and make better use of the work already
done. So much of what we do is reinventing the wheel. Well-used networks
can facilitate and encourage cooperation, collaboration and task starring.


Independence

Networking does not infringe on peoples independence. Networking is about
organising what we can do together.


Are there Bridge Workshops?

Bridge workshops, can teach you the basics of IT (information Technology)
skills to help you use the technology more efficiently.


Open Source - building the site (This is not Facebook)

This network is run on open-source technology - no big companies are making
money off this site - there are no adverts to sell you anything. The site
was built by a few folk at the Electron Club and receives no funding.

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Heres an example of how the Bridge could work for a group:

Q. I have a website why do I want to join this one.

Mainly a website is for storing information - a network is on the other
hand for using information.

Ok you set up an event and you need someplace to organise it -get people
interested, attract volunteers.

OK you Join the Bridge-network.

Take a look at the handy instruction films - by then you should start to
see the possibilities of how to organise things.

You will discover, once you join, you can Invite as many friends as you
want, or (or helpers) for your project.

Each one who joins will get there own blog and tools on the blog to
distribute and receive information.

You then, (or can anybody else who has joined the network) create a group,
or as many groups as you want.

Say the topic is a film festival - Create a group called "Film Festival".

Once you have created your group - you can then invite the friends on your
network to join the group. (Tip: Make sure you invite them to your network
first)

If you are working with volunteers for instance each member can create a
profile of themselves, their skills, their interests, ideas and anything
else that is relevant. (You will also be able to connect with other members
of other groups and interests throughout the Bridge network thus increasing
a pool of potential volunteers, collaborators, events organisers and new
avenues of discovery.) And you will also be able to email directly to each
of your friends (members) without leaving the network.

Another feature is to make up different groups of friends - for different
interests from your friends list.

You can also decide who is allowed to read the content - private, your
group, Logged in users or the public.

Another feature is RSS feeds allowing folk to feed into your information
without even looking at the network - just a link on their browser to tell
them information on specific content.

You can also make links to your own website and live links to the internet.

One of the strongest tools on the network is "tags" Tags are used to bring
content together from a search. Such as: films,documentary,America, (comma
between each tag) and so on.The tag system will help to send your
information far and wide.

This is only some of what Bridge has to offer - Well worth the effort
if communication is your business folks.

http://www.bridgeweb.info/

Bridge is dedicated to grass-roots ground-up organisation.

Feedback - makes the job easier.

Please forward to anyone who you may think would be interested.
Particularly fledgling community organisations.



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