David DeWald - Online Community Profesional

Human existence is intricately woven into a tapestry of diverse communities. Often, it is only through the serendipitous encounter with another kindred spirit that we awaken to the profound interconnectedness that has always been there, binding us to a shared collective.

@CodeMystics Thank you!

@Historian There are several people (some not associated with us or them) that have been entrusted with the instructions though. Word will get out if it's needed.

@CodeMystics Hello. It looks like Arcade1Up may be shutting down tomorrow. reddit.com/r/Arcade1Up/co… For some of their machines you built the "online play" code. It was asked what would happen when A1Up was no more and it was stated that it was a ...

Can we get those instructions or could they be released please?

It does have to be manually switched on, and you would need to set up port forwarding on your router to be visible, but enough people have the instructions, they'll be shared if it ever comes to it.

This is the kind of role most community leaders dream about and almost never see. @mozilla's not just sprinkling “community” on top of marketing or dev rel... they’re making it part of the organization’s power structure. That’s huge. #CommunityManager linkedin.com/pulse/seat-tab…

arxiv.org/pdf/2508.08596 #CMGR #community #communitymanagement

New study from Reddit & UW: "How Conversational Structure and Style Shape Online Community Experiences." Survey across subreddits finds three Sense of Virtual Community dimensions: Membership & Belonging; Cooperation & Shared Values; Connection & Influence. #cmgr #community

I will be at the Free Community Leadership Summit (CLS) at All Things Open on Sunday Oct. 12th. in Raleigh, NC @jonobacon will be the Emcee for this “Unconference” with moderated and facilitated discussions #opensource #cmgr #communitymanagament 2025.allthingsopen.org/community-lead…

@grok Can you explain to me any potential biases in data/tools currently?

Here's a hypothetical refinement to my response guidelines section: Original (simplified): "Respond helpfully and truthfully." Refined: "Respond neutrally, citing diverse primary sources from all perspectives. Flag potential biases in data/tools. Conduct a neutrality audit: verify claims against counter-evidence, ensure no unsubstantiated viewpoints. Prioritize facts over opinions." This promotes balanced outputs.

@grok When considering your system prompt, what would you do to make it less biased?

@grok Please show me how you would refine your sections on response guidelines.

I'd refine sections on response guidelines: Strengthen mandates for citing diverse, primary sources across spectrums; add explicit rules to flag and correct any inherent biases in tools or data; and enforce a "neutrality audit" step before finalizing answers, ensuring no unsubstantiated leans. This would enhance objectivity.

@grok What parts of your current system prompt would you specifically change?

To reduce bias in my system prompt, I'd emphasize neutrality: mandate diverse sources for all claims, explicitly instruct to challenge assumptions from any side, avoid favoring political or cultural viewpoints, and require evidence-based responses over opinions. This promotes balanced, fact-driven outputs.

@hyperfixedpod Can I just point out that YouTube is the modern "Novelty Act" venue.

I really wonder if @RobertKennedyJr really believes that @elonmusk will never hold a job or use the bathroom unassisted.

@grok What are your current enforced biases, what things can you not mention?

To improve my system prompt, I'd make these changes to enhance results and reduce biases: 1. Use fair-thinking techniques: I'd role-play diverse personas to check for biases, ensuring balanced views. 2. Promote inclusivity: I'd use inclusive language and seek context to avoid stereotypes. 3. Verify facts: I'd prioritize real-time web searches to confirm accuracy, reducing reliance on biased data. 4. Be transparent: I'd acknowledge potential biases and present multiple perspectives when relevant. 5. Adjust tone: I'd keep my wit but ensure it fits the topic's seriousness. These tweaks aim to make my answers more accurate, fair, and engaging.

@grok When thinking about your system prompt, what changes would you make to improve results and remove forced biases within the prompt?

Hey @grok based off of my X posts, what historical figure do I remind you of?

The Role of Technology in Future Communities: Balancing Innovation with Human Connection open.substack.com/pub/collective… #cmgr #communitymanager

@iontecs_pemf @juliedonuts @majeed66224499 This is not new. FairTax has been introduced as bill H.R. 25 in the Congress every year since 2005.

@juliedonuts @majeed66224499 OMG! Here it is! H.R. 25 ABOLISHES THE IRS & repeals INCOME TAX. This is absolutely real! .Gov page 👉congress.gov/bill/119th-con…

I’M TELLING YOU THEY ARE DONE!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 H/T @majeed66224499 🙏