CEA/EV can prevent people from coming to the most important in-person meetups (EAG) and from participating in the most important EA online space (the EA Forum). In that sense, they’re not just offering services, but have a lot of power. (That power also manifests itself in many other ways, including ways that are more directly relevant to the subject of the post.) And with that power comes responsibility.
Yes, I agree that CEA has a responsibility to not abuse the social power that comes from controlling important spaces. I don’t agree that they have a general responsibility for membership of the community or something.
CEA/EV can prevent people from coming to the most important in-person meetups (EAG) and from participating in the most important EA online space (the EA Forum). In that sense, they’re not just offering services, but have a lot of power. (That power also manifests itself in many other ways, including ways that are more directly relevant to the subject of the post.) And with that power comes responsibility.
Yes, I agree that CEA has a responsibility to not abuse the social power that comes from controlling important spaces. I don’t agree that they have a general responsibility for membership of the community or something.