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January 16, 2026Convergence The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies

Livestreaming a doitocracy: Platform-jumping participatory practices in modular synthesis gear cultures

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EBEliot Bates

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Overview

Case study reveals platform-jumping participatory practices in modular synthesis communities, suggesting new dynamics in governance.

Key Points

  • To explore participatory practices within the Earth Modular Society and the concept of doitocracy in modular synthesis cultures.
  • Analysis of the Earth Modular Society's cross-platform community interactions.
  • Examination of the 24/7 livestreaming practices on Twitch and YouTube.
  • Investigation of governance structures within modular synthesis gear cultures.
  • EMS encourages active participation from all community members, fostering collaboration.
  • The doitocracy framework highlights the shift from status-driven participation to equal contribution.
  • Platform-jumping practices play a key role in forming community identity and sociality.

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Eliot Bates (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6969d4dc940543b977709c6fhttps://doi.org/10.1177/13548565261417339
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