Loomio – Crowdfunding a better way to make decisions together

Re:Loomio – Crowdfunding a better way to make decisions toge... by xerophtye on Tuesday April 15, 2014 @03:13AM (#7590695)

I really like the platform. It enables people to conduct the decision making in a way that is followed in formal committees, and even the UN. People present options, everyone talks about them, then when it seems that the group is converging towards a solution, you present a proposal. And then everyone votes on it (and not just a yes or no!). So it's pretty cool.

I just have one concern, does only the leader present proposals? or can everyone do it? To me, letting only the leader (OP) do that makes sense. otherwise wouldn't everyone be just doing that instead of posting suggestions?

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Re:Loomio – Crowdfunding a better way to make decisions toge... by robguthrie on Tuesday April 15, 2014 @03:35AM (#7590751)

Thanks! Yes anyone can start a discussion and a proposal, but we haven't experienced people just starting proposals without engaging in other ways. People start proposals but if you don't want to participate, you can just let them die. The big idea here is to build shared understanding through discussion before a proposal is suggested, that way the group has a solid foundation on which to create a decision.

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Re:Loomio – Crowdfunding a better way to make decisions toge... by xerophtye on Tuesday April 15, 2014 @07:47AM (#7591311)

I understand the intended usage but I am just a little surprised that people actually follow that. Either way, good work! I am loving it!

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