LobstersEric Bailey2 min readintermediate
CSS-Tricks could be a co-op
Summary
The author argues that CSS-Tricks, a critical web development resource, has struggled under corporate ownership because it wasn't a core strategic priority. They propose a co-op model as a more sustainable alternative to preserve such valuable knowledge infrastructure, prioritizing cultivation over profit.
- Corporate ownership risks valuable web infrastructure if it's not a core strategic priority.
- CSS-Tricks effectively died twice under corporate stewardship, despite its significant value.
- Co-ops can prioritize preservation and cultivation over profit-driven growth, unlike corporations.
- Human creativity and shared knowledge are crucial to prevent the web from calcifying.
This article matters to anyone concerned with the long-term sustainability of valuable online knowledge resources and alternative business models for content creation.
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