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RuleTogether
RuleTogether is a web-based civic simulation platform that empowers users to collaboratively draft, debate, and vote on legislative proposals. Functioning as a fictive Senate of the digital age, the platform encourages experimentation with governance models, promotes civic education, and fosters constructive dialogu...
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RuleTogether is a web-based civic simulation platform that empowers users to collaboratively draft, debate, and vote on legislative proposals. Functioning as a fictive Senate of the digital age, the platform encourages experimentation with governance models, promotes civic education, and fosters constructive dialogue about policy and law. RuleTogether serves as a participatory sandbox for imagining alternative systems of rule-making, where leg...
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Introduction: Reimagining Civic Engagement
Contemporary democratic systems are often criticized for being opaque, slow-moving, and unresponsive to public input. While technology has increased access to information, it has not substantially increased direct civic participation in rule-making. Meanwhile, existing social media platforms reward performative disagreement over substantive policy debate.
RuleTogether addresses this gap by providing a structured, interactive environment where users can simulate the legislative process in a transparent and collaborative manner. It’s not a game, but a civic lab where communities, students, and curious minds can test ideas, draft rules, and vote on their collective vision of governance.
Published rules are approved principles that are officially in effect.
Allowed Status Transitions for Rule Management
PublishedRules on RuleTogether progress through a defined set of statuses: Draft, Published, Set-in-stone, and Archived. Each status serves a distinct purpose, and transitions between th...
Richard YangTransparency by Default
PublishedEvery aspect of RuleTogether's governance, from the tiniest edit to the final tally of votes, is open for all members to inspect. This principle underpins trust, accountability,...
Chris OldenJurisdictional Autonomy within Platform Principles
PublishedWhile every jurisdiction on RuleTogether operates under the same core governance framework, each community retains the freedom to tailor local processes and thresholds to its un...
Richard YangCouncil Oversight & Activity
PublishedThe Stewardship Circle (or Counsel) serves as the administrative backbone of each jurisdiction, ensuring that the platform’s core principles of transparency, order, and accounta...
Richard YangReputation and Privileges System
PublishedRuleTogether's Reputation and Privileges System is designed to reward active, constructive participation and foster a vibrant community. By engaging meaningfully through creatin...
Chris OldenDrafted rules are newly proposed principles under active discussion and consideration.
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Set-in-stone rules are established principles intended to remain fixed and unalterable.
Community Guidelines
Set in stoneRuleTogether is an open platform dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue and community engagement. We value freedom of expression and welcome diverse perspectives, provided...
Chris OldenCookie Policy
Set in stoneRuleTogether ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Serv...
Chris OldenTerms of Service
Set in stoneWelcome to RuleTogether ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Ser...
Chris OldenPrivacy Policy
Set in stoneRuleTogether ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information ...
Chris OldenSet-in-stone rules in RuleTogether
Set in stoneSet-in-stone rules in RuleTogether are the bedrock principles of a jurisdiction immutable guardrails that define its identity, values, and fundamental processes. They are: Found...
Richard YangAllowed Status Transitions for Rule Management
ArchivedRules on RuleTogether progress through a defined set of statuses: Draft, Published, Setinstone, and Archived. Each status serves a distinct purpose, and transitions between them...
Chris OldenTransparency by Default
ArchivedEvery aspect of RuleTogether's governance, from the tiniest edit to the final tally of votes, is open for all members to inspect. This principle underpins trust, accountability,...
Richard YangTransparency by Default
ArchivedEvery aspect of RuleTogether’s governance, from the tiniest edit to the final tally of votes, is open for all members to inspect. This principle underpins trust, accountability,...
Richard Yang