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When co-founders disagree about safety in global LGBTQ+ platforms

My co-founder and I started a platform to connect global LGBTQ+ activists but we're fighting about safety protocols because they want more verification to protect people while I worry that barriers will exclude grassroots organizers who most need support. Every decision feels like we're choosing between security and accessibility.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

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Two people building something to help others are paralyzed by the recognition that every protective measure can also cause harm.

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