We Need to Talk about the Poi Top 10 List

So I think it's time for the Poi Top 10 List to evolve. When I first started it up 8 years ago, it was an attempt to celebrate accomplishment in our community and also something of a historical document to keep track of trends and the evolution of poi as an artform. But over time it's also become clear to me that it's become an instrument for repeating many of the inequalities of our wider culture. Put simply: I'd rather not use my platform as a means by which this might happen. So I'm asking for some help: help me brainstorm a better way that my year-end review might serve the goals of the top 10 list without becoming a vehicle for us to continue to privilege the white male Americans that always make up the bulk of the list. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

One additional note: it was pointed out to me after shooting this video that my language around gender wasn't as inclusive as it could have been. I am so sorry for my oversight, especially in the context of the values espoused in this video. I will work to do better in the future.

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