/lit/ - Literature

>>5809235
>The example doesn't give any evidence for her intention,

GUY, read!

>He then gave a scenario that describes the actions that fit with this intention (sometimes), and then DIDN'T add
>DIDN'T

Why?

>"oh yeah to repeat what I just said a few sentences ago she has the intention which I just described a few sentences ago in case you didn't read it or have partial memory loss"

Jesus.

>>5387119
>continued.

"...So-
what is clear now is that this place is more than I thought it was, it's a literary space but also a political one. I think writing is a source of therapy as well as a product of pain and that events, life circumstances and deeply rooted ideas are behind all of those things. It would be ignorant of me to think that such a group wouldn't want to uphold the values of a diverse and socially just community.
So Alt Lit Gossip needs to stand for something more. And while I believe this is a space that should be free of libel and slander, in instances where acts of hatred and sexual violence and harassment are documented and clear this can be a forum for discussion and reflection on those acts, a place to challenge our own ideas and design a community of writers, poets and word lovers that represents the perspectives of all races, genders, sexual orientation, religions etc.
But not only should it represent them, it should defend them. The perspective of the victim must be acknowledged, represented and protected. If Alt Lit is anything it should be a community known to take action against social injustices, speak out against those that make us less than human: through writing, through online networking, through debate and discussion. In truth, these are my personal beliefs, but I never thought this space would grow to espouse them. Believe me when I say I thought this would be stupid links, image macros and chapbook promos all the way.
I did not reflect on this in my actions yesterday, but I've reflected on them now. If I could undelete what I deleted yesterday, I'd undelete. Instead, there are 5 things I will change:
1. This is now a space free to discuss literature, politics, news and topics related to social justice in relation to the world and citizens in the alt lit community
2. There will be a 6 member board compromised of persons representing a diversity of perspectives that serve as moderators and support staff in the management of this page and the altlitgossip.com page
3. Members of this group will be banned in the instance of actions discussions or insinuations to/of sexual violence, abuse, harassment, crime, libel with their actions documented and reported on.
4. Deleted posts and banned members will be discussed by the board prior to action..."