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KEEP SOCIALon purpose

A remaining social presence needs a named reason, a thin public record, and a way to leave.

Practices

  1. Keep public profiles thin

    needs 1: Use personal social media only with a clear purpose

    Saved to my collectionAlready adopted
  2. Use social media on open protocols

    needs 1: Use personal social media only with a clear purpose

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Related concepts

intentional friction
A small obstacle creates time to reconsider an automatic digital action.
ownership and open exits
A tool remains acceptable while data, access, and future choices can be retained or moved.
minimal retention
Data and digital residue are kept only while they continue to serve a deliberate purpose.

From the public trail