Start with a clear idea
Put the proposal where everyone can see the issue, its purpose, and the information needed to respond.
Features
A better way to make group decisions
RuleTogether helps a group turn a loose conversation into a process people can follow: explain the idea, collect input, decide together, and keep the outcome connected to the next action.
The challenge
Good ideas stall when nobody knows how a decision gets made
A group can spend weeks discussing an issue without agreeing on the actual question, who needs to weigh in, or what happens after a choice is made. The result is often more meetings and less clarity.
RuleTogether gives organizers a practical structure for moving from a question to a documented outcome without forcing every discussion into a formal process.
How RuleTogether helps
Practical tools for the work your group is doing
Invite useful input
Let members add perspective before the group decides, rather than relying on whoever happened to be in the room.
Document the outcome
Keep the decision and the related rule, budget priority, or event in the same community space.
Example workflow
Example: deciding how to use a shared space
This is an example. Every community chooses the process that fits its own needs.
- An organizer posts a proposal for the shared space.
- Members review the options and raise questions.
- The group votes after the discussion has enough information.
- The result informs the next rule, event, or budget proposal.
Why use RuleTogether
Make it easier for everyone to participate when it matters
- Less ambiguity about what the group is deciding.
- More context for people who join later.
- A visible trail from discussion to action.
- A process that can be as simple or as involved as the group needs.
Who it is for
Built for people who bring a group together
- Committees
- Community boards
- Member-led groups
- Teams coordinating a shared project
Questions and answers
Common questions
Is every conversation required to become a vote?
No. A group can use RuleTogether to discuss and share information without turning every topic into a formal decision.
Can a decision connect to a rule or event?
Yes. A community can keep related decisions, shared rules, events, and budget priorities together so members can understand the larger context.
Does RuleTogether decide for the group?
No. RuleTogether provides a place and process for the group. Organizers and members decide the questions, participation rules, and next steps.
Can a group use its own process?
Yes. The platform supports structured participation, but each community can decide how much discussion, proposal review, and voting it wants to use.
Bring the work together
Give your group one clear place to move forward
Start a RuleTogether community and make it easier to share ideas, decide together, and turn the next good idea into action.
Start a community