I like the idea of keeping arbiters separate from the PDS, and acting more as a proxy layer to govern how a community runs. Some might want different roles and permissions, others might just want an admin/member setup, etc. It would be nice to make sure those are easy to migrate between since needs may change as a community evolves over time. 

Although I am curious how we might enforce that requests are governed by the arbiter instead of going directly to the PDS and bypassing any roles/restrictions set up by the arbiter

I love the idea of Layoff University. Nice job doing things you care about doing, and very sorry to hear about the pup ❤️

I love your suggestions and fully endorse them!

Excited to work with you on community things, both on ATProto and working on ATProto PDX!! It was lovely hanging out this weekend!

Why does everything seem so much easier when you first dream it up? 🥲