Free and open access to all, independent of geography. Easy to find and use the technology, easy to navigate at as many skill levels as possible. Ability to participate without being present, eg. Belem Expanded. Being aware of the technology divide, we want to incorporate low tech means of communications. ▲ ● ♥ ☮

set something in place that goes beyond the forum itself. provide a vehicle to share and exchange information among participants and their organizations. blogs, document libraries, FAQs etc. ▲ ● ♥

Commit to transparency, with cooperation & collaboration at every level ▲ ● ♥

Leverage principles of open source/free software, free of corporate control, non-proprietary, owned and maintained by the community of developers and users. ▲ ● ♥

Technology needs to be integrated into the process of organization. That the USSF prioritizes basic organizing principles and technology is a part of that organizing process. Integrate with off--line and face-to-face communications whenever feasible. ▲ ● ♥

Multiple languages, handicap accessibility, and cultural expression. Insure that people of color and those directly impacted communities have access. ▲ ●

Technology and media should be handled by a diverse working group or committee. The principle of diversity should be influenced by gender, race, class and also diversity of organizations from around the country. This work should start happening now. ▲ ●

safe participatory experience that allows broad contribution and respects diversity of opinion and experience and does no harm to others. ● ♥

provide a vehicle to share and exchange information among participants and their organizations. blogs, document libraries, FAQs etc. While prioritizing use of open source/free software tools, Allow while minimizing the use of popular culture and applications such as facebook, twitter & youtube by providing open souce/free alternatives. ● ♥

Information is power. Make all data available to anyone with respect for personal information such as email, credit card info, address. -- with a mechanism so you don't overwhelm people with more information than they can handle. Institutional and organizational contributions are identified. Have protections against harvesting of email addresses and other personal information for non-social forum purposes. ●