Archived
Allowed Status Transitions for Rule Management
Rules on RuleTogether progress through a defined set of statuses: Draft, Published, Setinstone, and Archived. Each status serves a distinct purpose, and transitions between them are strictly controlled to ensure rules are managed appropriately. The allowed transitions are designed to support collaborative rule-making while preventing unauthorized or inconsistent changes.
2. Status Definitions and Allowed Transitions
The table below summarizes each status and the permitted transitions, along with their implications for rule management.
Rule Status Transitions
Each status defines a stage in a rule’s lifecycle, with specific transitions allowed to maintain clarity and control. Transitions are initiated by citizens with sufficient privileges (see Reputation and Privileges System) or by moderators in certain cases.
Status
Description
Allowed Transitions
Draft
The initial state of a rule, where it is being created or edited before becoming active.
Can transition to Published.
Published
An active rule visible to the community, open for voting, comments, or amendments (if permitted).
Can transition to Draft, Archived, or Setinstone.
Setinstone
A finalized rule that is locked from further edits but remains active for reference or enforcement.
Can transition to Archived.
Archived
A terminal state for rules that are no longer active or relevant, locked from any further changes.
No transitions allowed.
2. Status Definitions and Allowed Transitions
The table below summarizes each status and the permitted transitions, along with their implications for rule management.
Rule Status Transitions
Each status defines a stage in a rule’s lifecycle, with specific transitions allowed to maintain clarity and control. Transitions are initiated by citizens with sufficient privileges (see Reputation and Privileges System) or by moderators in certain cases.
Status
Description
Allowed Transitions
Draft
The initial state of a rule, where it is being created or edited before becoming active.
Can transition to Published.
Published
An active rule visible to the community, open for voting, comments, or amendments (if permitted).
Can transition to Draft, Archived, or Setinstone.
Setinstone
A finalized rule that is locked from further edits but remains active for reference or enforcement.
Can transition to Archived.
Archived
A terminal state for rules that are no longer active or relevant, locked from any further changes.
No transitions allowed.