This is basically the same as the idea of an “implicit Constitution of IMGFLIP_PRESIDENTS” I mentioned the other day. Ground rules for this roleplay that keep it as the idea of a democracy open to all on Imgflip. It’s like an Owner constitution, basically, that stays consistent even as governments change.
Proposal: Keep it really simple and focused on the basics.
1. VOTING: Elections must be free and fair and occur regularly, and there must be a peaceful transfer of power to the declared winner. Proposed changes to voter eligibility must be approved by the Owner.
2. CAMPAIGNING: The Mudslinging rule broadly permits criticism, but protects candidates from the worst kinds of personal attacks. Designed keep the roleplay fun and substantive. See: Current version of mudslinging rule.
3. CIVIL RIGHTS: Speech by minorities and/or dissenters can’t be simply throttled just because the ruling government doesn’t like it, even if it passes a law saying it can. So governments can’t try to censor or bully their way to victory. See: IG being demodded for his “unorthodox” approach to LGBTQ and mild kissing content.
4. IMGFLIP TERMS: Imgflip TOS, at a minimum, is always in effect.
