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Democratic Co-op

Cooperative Governance

Every verified creator gets a vote. Decisions are transparent, revenues are shared fairly, and the platform is owned by the people who build it.

One member, one voteFull transparency70/30 revenue split

2

Active Members

1

Active Proposals

1

Total Votes Cast

0%

Process

How Governance Works

A transparent, four-step democratic process ensures every voice is heard and every decision is accountable.

1

Propose

Any verified creator submits a proposal for the community to consider.

2

Discuss

Community members review, ask questions, and debate the proposal openly.

3

Pass Rate

Vote

Every verified member casts their vote. One member, one vote -- equal power.

4

Implement

Passed proposals are enacted transparently. All outcomes are publicly recorded.

Roles

Cooperative Roles

Everyone has a role in our democratic structure. Here is what each role can do.

Member

Every registered user is a member of the cooperative with a voice in governance decisions.

  • Vote on all active proposals
  • Comment on discussions
  • View transparency reports
  • Access community resources

Creator

Verified creators publish content, earn revenue, and can submit proposals that shape the platform.

  • Submit new proposals
  • Earn from content (70% revenue share)
  • Priority support and tools
  • All member privileges

Admin

Admins are elected by the community to handle day-to-day operations and enforce governance decisions.

  • Implement passed proposals
  • Moderate content and discussions
  • Manage platform operations
  • All creator privileges

Join the Conversation

Sign in with your creator account to vote on proposals, submit new ideas, and participate in cooperative governance. Every verified member gets a voice.

Sign in to Participate
Timeline

Governance Timeline

Key decisions and milestones in our cooperative journey.

OngoingREVENUEActive

Revenue Transparency Initiative

70/30 creator-first revenue split published and auditable in real time.

Q1 2026POLICY

Cooperative Charter Ratification

Formal adoption of the democratic governance charter by founding members.

Q1 2026FEATURE

Creator Onboarding Pipeline

Streamlined verification and tools access for new cooperative creators.

LaunchCOMMUNITY

Platform Founded

Prism Writing established as a worker-owned cooperative media platform.

Active Governance

Proposals & Voting

Browse, discuss, and vote on active proposals. All past decisions are archived for full transparency.

Our Transparency Principles

Cooperative governance demands radical openness. Here is what we commit to.

One Member, One Vote

Equal voting power regardless of follower count or revenue contribution.

Public Decisions

All proposals, votes, and outcomes are permanently visible to everyone.

Revenue Transparency

70% to creators, 20% operations, 10% community fund -- auditable in real time.

Open Participation

Any verified creator can submit proposals. Quorum requirements ensure legitimacy.