Why the Interleave Journal should publish into the open web
Editorial software should make public conversation easier, not hide the publication inside a private dashboard.
The Lessons of the Open Web
If Interleave is serious about people and networks, its writing should not be trapped in a closed CMS. The publication surface should expose records, lexicons, and discussion affordances.
Design Principles
- Explicit Records: Content as structured data.
- Open Protocols: Machine-addressable and portable.
- Visible Discussion: Conversation belongs to the community, not the platform owner.
Beyond the CMS
Most publishing tools are optimized for consumption. We are optimizing for connection. By publishing into the open web, we ensure our ideas remain accessible, critiquable, and durable beyond the boundaries of our own application.