The Five Audiences
Every finding (e.g., "platforms inevitably delete data") must be translated for:
- Academics: Format: Journal Article. Key: Evidence, theory, novelty.
- Practitioners (Librarians): Format: Trade Article / How-to. Key: Actionable workflows.
- Policymakers: Format: White Paper / Brief. Key: Cost/benefit, legislative recommendations.
- The Public: Format: Op-Ed. Key: Narrative, urgency, personal stake.
- The Network (Social): Format: Thread / Post. Key: Sharable hooks, visual anchors.
Why This Matters
If you only write for academics, the Platform Murder continues because the people with power (policymakers, voters) never hear about it. The Audience Matrix ensures impact.
Field Notes
The "One Idea" Rule: Don't try to say everything to everyone. Pick one idea (e.g., "Legalize scraping for archives") and tailor the argument. A policymaker needs to know "it won't hurt economic growth"; a librarian needs to know "it's legal to do this."