Have you looked at MetaFilter? I've been a lurker there for years, but have never contributed so I don't know what that process looks like. But their tagline is "Community Weblog". It might be worth checking out.
I've only submitted a few things, but never seemed to face a selection process. I think the low paywall is the only barrier.
I've only submitted a few things, but never seemed to face a selection process. I think the low paywall is the only barrier.