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Unique Returnable Zine

Started by droqen, October 29, 2023, 08:58:09 PM

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droqen

For 3 years I did droqen was here, and mailed it out to various people. It was a very satisfying and fulfilling project to me. However, there were some issues:

1. Not enough direct feedback about what people thought of it.

2. I don't like mass-producing physical artifacts. Even "mass"-producing ten copies feels like too many copies.

3. I like having them in my hands for a time but not being responsible for keeping them.

Therefore, what if I produce exactly one copy of a moon's zine, and sell it -- a one-time fee -- but ask kindly that when the recipient is done with it, when they don't need it anymore, that they make sure it comes back to me. --> If they give it to someone else, I would request that they bind that person to the same rule.

droqen

If it comes back to me then I can 'sell' it again to someone else who wants it. Or I can give it away to someone who wants it. I can do whatever.

If I have nobody else to give it to, then I will destroy it. The loop is over.

droqen

Non-Disposable Zine
Before allowing anyone to accept it:
"You are not allowed to throw this out. Is it non-disposable. I will not stand for it ending up in a landfill. When you're done with it, return it to me." (Question: How?)

droqen

there is too much form - DORMANT