crayons_to_chaos

If you don't know what the "Knights of New" was, it was a community moniker for redditors who voluntarily set their default view to all+new, and aggressively down voted poor quality posts across the whole ecosystem. This, I believe, was a big part of what made reddit great so many years ago, and I have noticed the lack of such a named effort happening on Lemmy, though I know there are already some out there who brave the swamp.

Its also my belief that a coordinated effort to simply give folks the idea of being the tip of the spear when it comes to posts, by creating a simple community with information about things like media literacy, good universal standards, or being discerning would be tremendously helpful.

Obviously I could just create the community myself, but I'm curious if folks think its worth the effort.

My last drink was October 6th, 2016. Today will be ten years without. A meaningful milestone for the big round number I think, but just another day on the big scale. A winding and complicated, often messy path with lots of pain and growth, and so many fucking mistakes. Different tools over the years for different times, as situations come and go and the habits start to more closely reflect those of the man I consider myself to be. I have been laid off and I'm not sure whats going to happen from here, but that is okay. Lots of uncertainty about a lot of things, and the injustice of the world only grows, but none of it means I need to drink. It would only make things worse.

Can consider this my small celebration, and silent thanks to the AA meeting where I landed a decade ago. Not sure I could have done it without that work.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/52491706

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/52401752

Gonna start making these here in the hopes some other sdfc fans turn up. "If you build it" and all that...

cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/52306435

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/52362290

Sounders Family,

For more than 17 years, you have held this club to a high standard. You expect us to compete for trophies, entertain, inspire, provide a great matchday experience and do good for our community.

Over the last several weeks, we have heard from many of you – in the concourses, through emails and texts, from friends and family, and in conversations with supporters and Alliance Members. Some of it has been hard to hear, but we always want honesty.

You’ve challenged us about the team, our ambition, your connection to the club and whether we’re listening. We are. But listening only matters if we do something with what we hear.

Your Voice

Democracy in Sports is a foundational pillar of our club. It means something, especially when times are difficult.

The Alliance Annual Business Meeting will take place September 26 at Lumen Field, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. PT, before our match that evening. We're putting it on a matchday because we want more of you in the room asking questions, challenging us and being part of the conversation about where this club goes next.

This is also a GM Vote year. The vote will run throughout October and November. Drew Carey fought for this right because he believes supporters should have real agency in their club. I believe in this organization, our team and our General Manager.

But this vote belongs to you. We hope you use it.

Connection to the Players

We have also heard from many of you who don’t feel as connected to our players as you once did.

The carnation in our crest represents the relationship between our players and fans. If we’re going to put that relationship into our identity, we need to live it.

Beginning in September, we’ll create monthly opportunities for Alliance Members to connect directly with Sounders players. You’ll hear more from us next week about the first opportunity.

Matchday

When Lumen Field is at its best, there is no atmosphere like it in Major League Soccer.

Our next match comes Saturday against Chicago. It’s our Youth Match, and because of demand, we are opening the 300 level.

This has been a difficult stretch for everyone who cares about this club, but I know how this community responds when things aren’t easy. Saturday is a chance to show that again.

The Team

Yesterday, we announced the signing of Dejan Joveljić. We pursued Dejan because we believe he makes us better and because he has the character to make our fans proud. One player doesn’t erase the last six weeks, eight straight MLS losses or answer every question you’ve raised, but adding Dejan, getting players back from injury, and continuing to strengthen this squad gives me confidence for the stretch run.

This brings me back to last Wednesday night. After another painful loss, our supporters kept singing well after the final whistle – about loving the Sounders and singing until our next victory.

That stayed with me.

It didn’t make the result any easier to accept. But it was a reminder of how much this club means to so many people, and of the responsibility for all of us who continue to care so deeply.

We’re not asking you to forget the last six weeks. And we’re certainly not asking you to lower your expectations. At this point, what we do matters a lot more than what we say. Keep holding us to that standard.

Thank you for caring, pushing us and continuing to show up.

- Adrian Hanauer