1 50 1 https://queerdigital.com/files/original/740fb401ed31af00e943471b6355504a.pdf c9b8a3869a217bbc1d5fbf16439b3f4c https://queerdigital.com/files/original/c041b2a0e5bf31ca838db8c098ff9cb6.mp3 e301e79c37579a39bb67b7c26d4ebef4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Read/Write Memories Oral Histories Description An account of the resource <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://queerdigital.com/images/RWM_Logo.png" width="750" height="229" alt="" /></div> The Read/Write Memories Oral History Collection documents the personal narratives of queer/LGBT individuals who used early digital platforms such as bulletin board systems (BBS), Usenet, mailing lists, proprietary platforms, or early websites. These histories chronicle the role digital communications played in queer life, particularly before such systems were commonplace. Beyond oral histories, the R/WM Collection also hosts Personal Accounts, which contain written firsthand narratives of individuals’ experiences with early digital platforms. These remembrances offer a window into digital communication’s larger impact in a narrator’s life, as well as their wider community. Given the ephemeral nature of BBSes as well as the limited archiving of commercial platforms, these interviews and accounts represent a largely undocumented history of the early Net. All interviews and Personal Accounts (unless otherwise negotiated) are released under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution—NonCommercial 4.0 International license (BY-NC)</a>. Both formats may be published under either one’s professional name or a commonly known pseudonymous online handle, and the attached personal image may be either a personal photograph or a distinctive profile icon. As part of the project, oral history recordings and associated documents will also be held and made publicly available in the <a href="https://www.computerhistory.org/collections/oralhistories/">Oral History Collection</a> of our institutional project partner, the Computer History Museum. If you’re interested in participating, either via an oral history or a Personal Account, please contact curator Avery Dame-Griff at <a href="mailto:admin@queerdigital.com">admin@queerdigital.com</a>. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Avery Dame-Griff Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Max Vasilatos Location The location of the interview Conducted remotely via Zoom Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:27:08 Interviewee Biography Short biography of narrator. Max Vasilatos, they/them. With formal education in: Music, Nursing, Economics, Art, Languages, Criminal Justice, and Forensic Psychology. Much of my work has been in Geriatric Health Care, Network Engineering, and Law Enforcement. I sell specialty knives, chain mail, and cast bronze. Services: tech support, research, consulting, writing, and teaching. An ongoing focus has been underground markets. As of 2022, I draw portraits of deceased pets for their people, to honor their friends in grief and memory. (Provided by narrator.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Max Vasilatos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 10, 2021 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcription edited and cleaned by <a href="https://www.mmonier.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mel Monier</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution—NonCommercial 4.0 International license</a> (BY-NC) Please contact the QDHP if you'd like to reuse portions of the oral history. Language A language of the resource American English mailing list oral history soc.motss Usenet