Re: IndieWeb is Punk
Yay, I got my ”IndieWeb is Punk” T-shirt today! 😎
This awesome creation is a perfect example of what the indie punk DIY spirit can lead to. It all started with Jamie Thingelstad publishing the blog post IndieWeb is Punk. I commented that the title would make an awesome t-shirt. Jim Mitchell picked up the idea, and within hours, it was a reality.
Now, just a couple of weeks later, I’m wearing it here in Sweden. It totally made my day, punks! (Yes, I’m so old that a movie nod like that makes perfect sense.)
There are so many cool examples like this — small ideas that turn into something bigger. Like when someone introduces a /now page, which then becomes part of the nownownow.com collection, which eventually grows into a whole directory of slash pages.
Or take Micro.blog, where this blog of mine lives. It started as a Kickstarter campaign and has grown into a wonderful, thriving community. Members connect, create beautiful themes and plug-ins, and share photos from all over the world in united photo challenges.
A search for “punk philosophy” brings up ideas about self-expression, individual freedom, and a DIY ethic.
Sounds a lot like a description of the IndieWeb, doesn’t it?
And I love it!
PS. This post also serves as one of my contributors for JulyReply 2025.