A community for those who want to end work, are curious about ending work, want to get the most out of a work-free life, want more information on anti-work ideas and want personal help with their own jobs/work-related struggles. Active stats from all instances [https://lemmyverse.net/communities?query=Antiwork%2F] Subscribers: 2.9k Date Created: June 15, 2023 Date Updated: July 17, 2023 [https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/25acbb1f-6f58-4f0d-a927-9c2c37c28810.webp] ##### Library copied from reddit: ##### The Anti-Work Library 📚 ###### Essential Reads Start here! These are probably the most talked-about essays on the topic. - The Abolition of Work [https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/bob-black-the-abolition-of-work] by Bob Black (1985) | listen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeNlctD0RYc] - On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs [https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-on-the-phenomenon-of-bullshit-jobs-a-work-rant] by David Graeber (2013) | listen [https://immediatism.com/archives/podcast/235-on-the-phenomenon-of-bullshit-jobs-by-david-graeber] - In Praise of Idleness [https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/bertrand-russell-in-praise-of-idleness-11-02-05-22-00-46] by Bertrand Russell (1932) | listen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skHCkCDBrls] ##### c/Antiwork Rules Tap or click to expand ::: spoiler 1. Server Main Rules The main rules of the server will be enforced stringently. https://lemmy.fmhy.ml/ [https://lemmy.fmhy.ml/] ::: ::: spoiler 2. No spam or reposts + limit off topic comments Spamming posts will be removed. Reposts will be removed with the exception of a repost becoming the main hub for discussion on that topic. Off topic comments that do not pertain to the post at hand may be removed if it is deemed they contribute nothing and/or foster hostility at users. This mostly applies to political and religious debate, but can be applied to other things at the mod’s discretion. ::: ::: spoiler 3. Post must have Antiwork/ Work Reform explicitly involved Post must have Antiwork/Work Reform explicitly involved in some capacity. This can be talking about antiwork, work reform, laws, and ext. ::: ::: spoiler 4. Educate don’t attack No mocking, demeaning, flamebaiting, purposeful antagonizing, trolling, hateful language, false accusation or allegation, or backseat moderating is allowed. Don’t resort to ad hominem attacks against another user or insult other people, examples of violations would be going after the person rather than the stance they take. If we feel the comment is uncalled for we will remove it. Stay civil and there won’t be problems. ::: ::: spoiler 5. No Advertising Under no circumstance are you allowed to promote or advertise any product or service ::: ::: spoiler 6. No factually misleading information Content that makes claims or implications that can be proven false or misleading will be removed. ::: ::: spoiler 7. Headlines If the title of the post isn’t an original title of the article then the first thing in the body of the post should be an original title written in this format “Original title: {title here}”. ::: ::: spoiler 8. Staff Discretion Staff can take disciplinary action on offenses not listed in the rules when a community member’s actions or general conduct creates a negative experience for another player and/or the community. It is impossible to list every example or variation of the rules. It is also impossible to word everything perfectly. Players are expected to understand the intent of the rules and not attempt to “toe the line” or use loopholes to get around the intent of the rule. :::