Resurrexi Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) What do you all think of the idea of a forum run on democratic principles as opposed to authoritarian ones? In such a forum the members would govern the forum. There are many different models that could be used, models that range from from a representative democracy to almost anarchy. Such fora could perhaps even function as experiments for how well such systems would work when applied to the real world. Note, this is about a hypothetical forum, not about Phatmass. Edited June 2, 2010 by Resurrexi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 If dUSt were taxing us, you might have a case, but as he owns this forum and those who donate do so freely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 I was talking about a hypothetical forum that does not yet exist, not about Phatmass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I don't think it would work. It would be crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 [quote name='Resurrexi' date='02 June 2010 - 07:09 PM' timestamp='1275516567' post='2122879'] I was talking about a hypothetical forum that does not yet exist, not about Phatmass. [/quote] OH. Well, when you put it THAT way... No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I tend to think many forms of democracy tend toward either totalitarianism or anarchy. It would be an interesting experiment, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyP89 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 It sounds delightful, provided of course the parties involved all had a similar vision and standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 it sounds great!! I would love to also frequent a forum like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='MissyP89' date='02 June 2010 - 08:24 PM' timestamp='1275524665' post='2122932'] It sounds delightful, provided of course the parties involved all had a similar vision and standard. [/quote] This. Although from the description it sounds closer to Communism as expressed by Marx and Engels than a pure Democracy where everything would have to be voted on by literally every member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='02 June 2010 - 03:29 PM' timestamp='1275517749' post='2122883'] I don't think it would work. It would be crazy. [/quote] agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus_lol Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='02 June 2010 - 03:29 PM' timestamp='1275517749' post='2122883'] I don't think it would work. It would be crazy. [/quote] [quote name='Lil Red' date='02 June 2010 - 06:10 PM' timestamp='1275527427' post='2122953'] agreed [/quote] says the elite ruling class just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpugh Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='Jesus_lol' date='02 June 2010 - 11:05 PM' timestamp='1275534300' post='2122992'] says the elite ruling class just kidding [/quote] Audacious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I don't think it would work, but then again I'm cynical and crotchety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Therese Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='03 June 2010 - 12:10 AM' timestamp='1275538255' post='2123014'] I don't think it would work, but then again I'm cynical and crotchety. [/quote] I've been meaning to talk to you about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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