Sector Governance

Self-governance within each industry sector

Composition: 11 elected representatives per sector from active members

Term: 1-year terms

Powers & Responsibilities:

• Set sector-specific guidelines
• Curate featured content
• Verify expert credentials
• Organize sector events
• Manage sector budgets

Community Governance

Group, forum, and local community self-management

Composition: Appointed by group creators or elected by members

Term: Indefinite (subject to member votes)

Powers & Responsibilities:

• Moderate group content
• Set membership criteria
• Manage group finances
• Organize activities
• Represent group in disputes

Composition: Application-based with community endorsement

Term: 6-month renewable terms

Powers & Responsibilities:

• Enforce forum rules
• Feature quality discussions
• Guide topic development
• Mediate conflicts
• Report to Sector Councils

Voting Mechanisms & Democracy

Topic Priority Voting

How It Works:

Members vote on which problems/topics should be prioritized in forums

Vote Weighting:

Weighted by expertise score, reputation, and past solution success

Frequency:

Continuous, with weekly priority updates

Solution Validation Voting

How It Works:

Community votes on proposed solutions to determine effectiveness

Vote Weighting:

Equal voting for all members who attempted the solution

Frequency:

After solution implementation period (typically 30 days)

Governance Elections

How It Works:

Democratic elections for council positions

Vote Weighting:

One member, one vote (with activity thresholds)

Frequency:

Annual for most positions, biannual for Platform Council

Policy Referendum

How It Works:

Major platform changes require member approval via referendum

Vote Weighting:

One member, one vote (minimum 30-day membership required)

Frequency:

As needed for major decisions

Budget Allocation Voting

How It Works:

Premium members vote on how community funds are spent

Vote Weighting:

Weighted by membership tier and contribution history

Frequency:

Quarterly 

Core Governance Principles

Transparency

All governance decisions, votes, and financial allocations are publicly documented. Meeting minutes published within 48 hours. Searchable archive of all historical decisions.

Accountability

Elected officials can be recalled by 60% member vote. Performance metrics tracked and published quarterly. Regular community feedback sessions required.

Inclusivity

Governance positions reserved for diverse representation. Translation services for non-English speakers. Accessibility accommodations for all meetings.

Distributed Power

No single entity controls platform direction. Don'Q maintains operational oversight but not policy control. Members have veto power on major changes.

Member Rights & Protections

Right to Privacy

Your data is yours. Export anytime, delete anytime. No sale of personal information to third parties. End-to-end encryption for private messages.

Right to Due Process

Appeal any moderation decision. Timely review by Ethics Committee. Right to representation in disputes. Clear explanation of violations.

Right to Participate

Vote on platform policies affecting you. Run for governance positions. Propose policy changes via petition (500 signatures). Access all public governance meetings.

Right to Fair Compensation

Transparent earning models with clear rates. No hidden fees or surprise deductions. Dispute resolution for payment issues. Platform cannot arbitrarily change terms.