Summary Digital Access & Community Expression Champions
Tilde.club is a community-operated shared Unix platform that explicitly prioritizes free access, collective knowledge-sharing, and creative expression. The landing page and structural design champion human rights values across digital access (Article 25–26), freedom of expression (Article 19), community association (Article 20), and cultural participation (Article 27). The platform operates through peer support and voluntary donation models, rejecting commercial gatekeeping and algorithmic surveillance.
This is cool, though. Gives people a taste of what it used to be like with everyone in the university logged into the big time-sharing machines all together.
The editorialized title brings back memories of logging into smashthestack almost two decades ago leaving and looking at graffiti on the walls.
I didn't learn much following the link itself other than it is supposed to be pronounced TIL-dee and that some people have more money to spare than others.
I kinda wish it stayed that way, or rather something better replaced multi-user systems as they aren't well suited to personal computers like we have nowadays. Plus I like the added bonus of not needing to spend much to have access to the kind of compute power needed for a compsci course, it makes compiling a lot faster
Editorial Channel
What the content says
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content explicitly celebrates creative expression and knowledge sharing ('creativity, the kindness, the weird little projects'). Mission statement emphasizes community creativity and collaboration.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Landing page celebrates 'creativity' and 'weird little projects' as core community values.
Platform provides tools (user pages, wiki, chat) for expression without stated content restrictions.
Holiday message explicitly thanks members for 'creativity, the kindness, the weird little projects.'
News archive and gallery showcase diverse user creations.
Inferences
Platform infrastructure is explicitly designed to enable and celebrate diverse forms of expression.
Community culture prioritizes creative autonomy as a core value.
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Article 12Privacy
High Practice
Editorial
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SETL
-0.18
Content frames platform as personal creative space ('make web pages'); holiday message emphasizes private reflection ('just lurking with a mug of something hot').
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Landing page contains no advertising, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics markup.
Holiday message celebrates personal creative projects and private contemplation.
No login/authentication requirements visible for accessing user pages or community info.
Inferences
Absence of commercial tracking infrastructure protects user privacy and dignity in online space.
Platform design prioritizes user autonomy and personal expression over data extraction.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content celebrates creative and cultural contributions ('weird little projects,' 'quirky personal pages'). Mission explicitly emphasizes creativity and community cultural production.
FW Ratio: 71%
Observable Facts
Landing page celebrates 'creativity' and 'weird little projects' as core community values.
Gallery feature created by ~tweska showcases user creative work.
User pages enable cultural self-expression and sharing.
10th birthday message highlights 'quirky personal pages' and creative 'weird little projects' as defining community achievements.
News archive documents cultural evolution of community over time.
Inferences
Platform explicitly celebrates and enables participation in cultural life.
Community structure prioritizes creative autonomy and cultural diversity.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
High Advocacy Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content emphasizes community association ('a place where working together happens naturally') and collective identity ('what makes this place special').
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Landing page states 'a place where working together happens naturally, all within a friendly and supportive setting.'
Platform provides chat feature and collaborative wiki for community interaction.
User directory and active users list facilitate community awareness and connection.
Donor recognition system creates visible community of support.
Inferences
Platform design actively facilitates association and collective action.
Community framing emphasizes shared identity and mutual support.
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PreamblePreamble
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content explicitly frames human dignity and community values: 'a space where working together happens naturally, all within a friendly and supportive setting.' Holiday message emphasizes human connection and kindness.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Landing page states 'a place where working together happens naturally, all within a friendly and supportive setting.'
Holiday message from maintainer emphasizes 'kindness' and 'the internet can still be human.'
Community is donor-supported with explicit statement 'We don't rank people by the amount they give, only by the fact that they gave.'
Inferences
The framing of community-first values signals alignment with Preamble's emphasis on human dignity and brotherhood.
The equal donor recognition policy suggests structural commitment to non-hierarchical human dignity principles.
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content emphasizes creative freedom and knowledge sharing ('learn, and share knowledge').
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Landing page explicitly promotes 'make web pages, learn, and share knowledge.'
User directory is publicly viewable with option for users to update their pages.
Wiki structure allows community knowledge sharing and documentation.
Inferences
Content explicitly enables freedom of movement through accessible user ecosystem.
Community infrastructure facilitates circulation of ideas and knowledge.
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Article 26Education
High Advocacy Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content explicitly frames learning and knowledge-sharing as core values ('learn, and share knowledge'). Holiday message emphasizes supportive community and creativity.
FW Ratio: 71%
Observable Facts
Landing page states 'make web pages, learn, and share knowledge' as primary functions.
Wiki provides collaborative knowledge documentation platform.
User pages enable peer learning and creative showcase.
Community milestone message (10th birthday) celebrates 'knowledge through the wiki' as core achievement.
Free access model removes economic gatekeeping for education.
Inferences
Platform infrastructure is explicitly designed to support education through peer knowledge-sharing.
Accessibility design enables Article 26 rights regardless of economic status.
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Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content references learning and supportive environment; holiday message mentions 'peace and cozy,' suggesting concern for wellbeing.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Platform explicitly offers 'learn, and share knowledge' as core function.
Free tier removes economic barriers to participation.
Community is described as 'supportive setting' and 'haven' for creative work.
Holiday message expresses concern for members' wellbeing and peace.
Inferences
Platform structure supports standards of living through education access and peer community.
Tone emphasizes user wellbeing as implicit value.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content emphasizes equality through repeated messaging about shared access and community membership ('all within a friendly and supportive setting').
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Site offers free shared Unix access to all users without apparent eligibility barriers.
Donor recognition explicitly states equal treatment regardless of contribution amount.
Inferences
Free universal access and non-ranked donor system structurally instantiate equality in practice.
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Article 22Social Security
Medium Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content references social support through community ('a haven for creativity and community') and mentions learning/skill development.
FW Ratio: 75%
Observable Facts
Landing page emphasizes learning and knowledge-sharing as core functions.
Community is described as having 'supported each other in countless projects.'
Accessible Unix access provides opportunity for skill development.
Inferences
Platform facilitates peer-based social support and learning, aligning with Article 22's social security intent.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Practice
Editorial
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SETL
-0.27
Content does not explicitly address discrimination, but community tone and accessibility messaging suggest non-discriminatory intent.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
User roster displays globally diverse names without apparent geographic or demographic restrictions.
Sign-up process is publicly available with no stated eligibility criteria mentioned on landing page.
Inferences
Global user base and open sign-up suggest structural non-discrimination in practice.
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Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
Editorial
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SETL
-0.14
Content references community support system but does not explicitly frame as social order protecting rights.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Platform operates through community support and donation model rather than top-down corporate structure.
FAQ and maintenance messaging suggest community-oriented governance.
Inferences
Non-corporate governance structure may support more equitable social order, though mechanisms are not explicitly detailed.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Low Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content does not address misuse or destruction of rights; no visible disclaimers or warnings.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Landing page contains no explicit safeguards against rights violations.
Community governance relies on user trust and peer accountability rather than formal mechanisms.
Inferences
Platform appears to rely on community culture and peer pressure rather than formal safeguards against rights abuse.
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Article 29Duties to Community
Low Practice
Editorial
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SETL
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Content does not explicitly discuss limitations or duties; community tone suggests self-governance through norms rather than explicit rules.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Holiday message emphasizes 'kindness' and mutual respect within community.
FAQ is referenced but not evaluated; no visible terms of service on landing page.
Inferences
Community appears to function through implicit norms of kindness and mutual respect rather than explicit rules.
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No observable discussion of security, life, or liberty.
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Article 4No Slavery
No content addressing slavery or servitude.
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Article 5No Torture
No observable discussion of torture or cruel treatment.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
No content regarding legal personhood.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
No discussion of equal protection before law.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
No content addressing remedies for violations.
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Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No discussion of arbitrary detention.
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Article 10Fair Hearing
No content addressing right to fair hearing.
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Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No discussion of criminal procedure.
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Article 14Asylum
No discussion of asylum or refuge.
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Article 15Nationality
No content addressing nationality.
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Article 16Marriage & Family
No discussion of marriage or family.
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Article 17Property
No content regarding property rights.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
No discussion of freedom of thought, conscience, religion.
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Article 21Political Participation
No discussion of political participation or voting.
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No discussion of work or employment.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
No content addressing rest or leisure.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
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No privacy policy or data handling statements observable on landing page.
Terms of Service
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No terms of service visible on landing page; referenced FAQ not evaluated.
Accessibility
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Article 2 Article 19 Article 25 Article 26
Site provides free shared Unix access and learning resources to global community without apparent gatekeeping; supports education and skill-sharing.
Mission
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Article 19 Article 20 Article 27
Mission explicitly emphasizes community, creativity, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative working within a friendly supportive setting.
Editorial Code
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No editorial code of conduct observable; community norms inferred from tone only.
Ownership
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Community-supported model with donor recognition; no centralized corporate ownership evident.
Access Model
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Article 25 Article 26
Free tier access with optional donation model; no paywall or discriminatory access barriers.
Ad/Tracking
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Article 12
No advertising or tracking visible on landing page; minimal commercial infrastructure.
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Article 12Privacy
High Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
-0.18
No advertising, tracking, or commercial surveillance infrastructure visible; domain-level ad_tracking modifier (+0.10) confirms minimal commercial intrusion.
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PreamblePreamble
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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Site operates as community-supported platform without commercial gatekeeping; structure reflects commitment to equal access and collective dignity through free tier availability and donor recognition model.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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User pages, wiki, and forum infrastructure enable free expression without apparent editorial censorship. Domain-level mission modifier (+0.2) applies directly to Article 19.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
High Advocacy Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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Platform structure enables assembly through chat, user pages, and collaborative wiki. Domain-level mission modifier (+0.2) reflects support for community organizing.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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Free access tier without discrimination; donor recognition avoids rank-based hierarchy ('We don't rank people by the amount they give').
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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User directory listing (with user permission to update) and wiki structure enable freedom of movement within community.
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Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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Free accessible platform supports education and community wellbeing. Domain-level accessibility modifier (+0.15) and access_model modifier (+0.15) directly apply to Article 25.
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Article 26Education
High Advocacy Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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Wiki, user pages, and chat infrastructure enable open education and knowledge-sharing. Free tier removes economic barriers. Domain-level accessibility (+0.15) and access_model (+0.15) modifiers apply.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
+0.17
User pages, gallery, and wiki enable cultural participation and creative expression. Domain-level mission modifier (+0.2) applies directly to Article 27.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
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No observable gatekeeping, payment barriers, or eligibility restrictions; domain-level accessibility modifier (+0.15) reflects openness to global participation.
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Article 22Social Security
Medium Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
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SETL
-0.15
Free tier access without social safety net integration; platform enables peer support but does not provide direct welfare services.
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Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.14
Community-based governance model and donor recognition suggest non-hierarchical social order, but no explicit rights-protection framework visible.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Low Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.19
Platform structure does not appear to include safeguards against rights abuses, though community norms may provide informal checks.
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Article 29Duties to Community
Low Practice
Structural
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Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.17
No visible code of conduct or explicit terms limiting freedoms; platform appears to rely on community norms.
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Content does not engage with Article 3 requirements.