POSSE

/ˈpɒsi/ · Abbreviation · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. Short for 'Publish (on your) Own Site, Syndicate Elsewhere,' an IndieWeb publishing principle where your own site is the canonical source and social platforms receive copies. It reflects a push for ownership, portability, and reduced dependence on centralized platforms.

    In plain English: A web publishing idea: post first on your own site, then share copies elsewhere.

    Example: "He follows POSSE, so every thread starts on his blog and then gets syndicated outward."

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