Hi HN! I've been thinking about why developer communities are controlled by corporate boards instead of the developers who create the value.
This white paper explores a new governance model where:
- Every contribution (posts, code reviews, helpful answers) earns "Stars"
- Stars = voting power on platform decisions (features, policies, algorithms)
- Community votes on everything from tech stack to moderation rules
- Transparent, democratic process with public voting records
The core insight: developers deserve platforms where their voices actually matter in decision-making, not just engagement metrics.
I'd love your thoughts on the governance mechanisms, potential abuse vectors, and whether this could work at scale.
This white paper explores a new governance model where: - Every contribution (posts, code reviews, helpful answers) earns "Stars" - Stars = voting power on platform decisions (features, policies, algorithms) - Community votes on everything from tech stack to moderation rules - Transparent, democratic process with public voting records
The core insight: developers deserve platforms where their voices actually matter in decision-making, not just engagement metrics.
I'd love your thoughts on the governance mechanisms, potential abuse vectors, and whether this could work at scale.