I should have been more clear on this topic, thanks for pointing this out!
This is an area where we need to unpack the binary-seeming nature of the typical/dedicated divide. I believe it is true that to get more dedicated EA participants, we need to get more typical EA participants within the broad spectrum ranging from the casual engagement pole up to the fuzzy typical/dedicated divide in between the casual engagement pole and the highest engagement pole.
However, the question I am focusing on in the post is comparing putting demands on typical EA members and not making them feel included if they don’t perform to demands, versus making them feel included regardless and simply rewarding higher involvement. My take is that the second strategy will overall work better for advancing the movement.
I should have been more clear on this topic, thanks for pointing this out!
This is an area where we need to unpack the binary-seeming nature of the typical/dedicated divide. I believe it is true that to get more dedicated EA participants, we need to get more typical EA participants within the broad spectrum ranging from the casual engagement pole up to the fuzzy typical/dedicated divide in between the casual engagement pole and the highest engagement pole.
However, the question I am focusing on in the post is comparing putting demands on typical EA members and not making them feel included if they don’t perform to demands, versus making them feel included regardless and simply rewarding higher involvement. My take is that the second strategy will overall work better for advancing the movement.
To be honest, if you don’t have a non-circular definition of the key terms, I think you should basically throw the whole argument out.
I think I’m missing something regarding the circularity of definitions. Can you clarify what about it seems circular to you?