The Problems We try to Solve for — Festival & Space Maker Network "If its free then theres a chance you are the product and you are being mined" 1. Meta is Built for Addiction — Not Community Meta designs everything around infinite scroll, dopamine hits, engineered outrage, and behavioral tracking. People feel fried, overstimulated, unseen, and manipulated. They’re not addicted to the app—they’re addicted to human connection, and Meta hijacks that instinct. We create a space where community > algorithm. 2. Artists and Promoters Get Buried by Algorithms Meta punishes niche artists, long-form content, and local events. Promoters work hard and still only reach a tiny fraction of their audience. We create a space where contribution and creativity are actually seen. 3. Local Culture Is Suffocated by Global Noise Island culture gets drowned out by global political extremes, influencer drama, and clickbait. We build a community where local identity and creativity thrive. 4. Social Media Encourages Shallow Engagement Meta trains people to consume, not contribute. Creativity gets lost. We build a culture where participation and contribution are the norm. 5. Community Builders Are Exploited Promoters, artists, and cultural leaders fuel Meta’s engagement engine while Meta collects the data and the money. We keep the value inside the community instead of giving it away. 6. People Are Craving Real Community Again People feel isolated, burnt out, and overwhelmed. They crave belonging, meaning, and creativity. We create a container that restores human connection instead of distorting it. The Festival & Space Maker Network exists to create a community-centered alternative built for Vancouver Island’s creative ecosystem, where culture, contribution, and collaboration come first.

Festival & Space Maker Network — Admin Operating Guide Core Principles 1. Human-first moderation 2. Zero hype without intention 3. Celebrate creators early and often 4. Protect the vibe 5. Consistency beats intensity 6. Always look to uplift and amplify Weekly Responsibilities All admins: - Respond to member questions - Welcome new members - Maintain posting momentum - Tag people into relevant threads Admin 1: - Final approval on big ideas - Announcements & major updates - Tone & culture direction Admin 2: - Structure posts - Maintain templates and pinned posts - Manage back-end messaging Admin 3: - Invite new creators - Check on low-engagement members - Help people share their work * These roles may blend of two possible is: two admins. - We should invite moderators as they emerge Encouraged Content. Everyone is a collaborator. - DJ mixes - Event posts - Behind-the-scenes stories - Creative journeys - Tools/templates - Debates with depth - Wins (big or small) Remove or Redirect - Spam - Self-promo with no context - Aggressive selling - Low-effort negativity - Off-topic content Escalation Protocol 1. Pause..... 2. DM privately 3. Remove posts if needed 4. Notify Admin 1 End Goal A rhythm where members trust the space, show up often, and contribute boldly.

FESTIVAL & SPACE MAKER NETWORK — Admin guide WHAT THE NETWORK IS -An online home for the Vancouver Island festival ecosystem and possibly beyond. -A community-first alternative to Meta -A platform built around contribution, collaboration, and culture -A creative greenhouse for artists, promoters, and community builders -A place for meaningful, intentional conversation -A living knowledge base for event creation -A recurring container for collective momentum -A digital reflection of the island’s creative identity -A hub for opportunities, creativity, and belonging --- WHAT THE NETWORK IS NOT -Not a replacement for in-person events -Not a generic social media app -Not an ad-driven algorithm trap -Not a place for low-effort content -Not a passive experience — it’s participatory -Not for everyone; it’s for the people who contribute, create, and build PILLAR 1 — ARTISTS (The Creative Engine) Purpose: Strengthen the Island’s creative ecosystem by giving artists a platform to be seen, supported, and connected. Includes: -Artist Spotlights (deep-dive features; not generic bios) -Mix Threads and artist prereleases (DJs post sets; community gives feedback) -Behind-the-Scenes Creators’ Space -Artist Q&A Sessions -Open calls for performers for your events -Mentorship from established Island artists -Showcase opportunities (mini-sets, livestreams, etc.) -Problems This Pillar Solves -Artists buried by Meta algorithms -Lack of a unified community for DJs/producers -No consistent place to share new mixes -No system to connect artists with promoters PILLAR 2 — PROMOTERS, PRODUCERS & EVENTS (The Infrastructure Layer) Purpose: Connect promoters, festival crews, venue operators, and producers into a single collaborative ecosystem. Includes: -Promoter Spotlights -Event calendars -Production & logistics threads -Cross-promotion threads -Crew & volunteer connections -Behind-the-scenes production notes -Opportunities for collaboration between teams --- PILLAR 3 — COMMUNITY & CULTURE (The Human Layer)