Friends,
We are now opening the discussion and ratification of our Mission Statement. It is given below, and can be read in context here, 1st post: Actual Document
We will discuss from Mon Jun 6 ~9:00pm GMT to Thur Jun 16 ~9:00pm GMT. We will vote from Thur June 16 ~9:00pm GMT to Sun Jun 26 11:59pm GMT. Ratification requires a quorum of at least 39 votes and a super-majority of at least 2/3 of the votes.
The purpose of the discussion is to uncover controversial items and remove them before voting. Please speak freely. Thanks, V.
Mission Statement
Board77 is a democratically governed internet community where members from around the world gather to cultivate friendships and engage in discussion. Our conversations cover any topic of interest to our members, from current events and philosophy to fine arts and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. We aspire to maintain a culture of respect, equality and openness.
[Note: A very small change in the wording involving moving the word "gather" from before "from around the world" to after that phrase was made in the course of the discussion.]