**Role**: Recognized participants in the Network Nations Alliance community who have earned membership through peer attestation and maintain trust scores above the minimum threshold. **Purpose**: - Constitute the [[Alliance Assembly]] - Participate in Alliance governance and decision-making - Contribute to [[Knowledge Commons]] and movement building - Support distributed experimentation and learning - Attest to prospective members through TrustGraph - Help maintain cultural coherence and quality - Embody the Alliance as a community of practice ## Becoming a Member ### Trust-Based Membership Membership is earned through the **TrustGraph attestation system**: 1. **Engage** with the Alliance through calls, discussions, and activities 2. **Build relationships** with existing members 3. **Request attestations** from members who trust your alignment 4. **Trust score calculated** automatically using PageRank algorithm 5. **Membership granted** when trust score exceeds minimum threshold See [[Member Protocol]] for complete process details. ### Key Principles - **Decentralized**: No single gatekeeper—membership earned through peer trust - **Algorithmic**: PageRank objectively calculates trust scores from attestation network - **Dynamic**: Trust scores update continuously as network evolves - **Transparent**: Process and threshold publicly documented - **Aligned**: Members vouch for cultural fit and value alignment ### What's Required **To Gain Membership**: - Genuine alignment with [[Purpose]], [[Mission]], and [[Values]] - Constructive engagement with Alliance community - Relationships with existing members - Attestations from multiple members - Trust score above minimum threshold (set by [[Steward Council]]) **To Maintain Membership**: - Ongoing engagement and participation - Maintained trust relationships - Continued alignment with Alliance values - Trust score above threshold (naturally maintained through activity) ## Rights Members have the right to: - **Governance**: Participate in [[Governance Forum]] discussions, proposals, and decisions - **Events**: Attend all community calls, working groups, and gatherings - **Access**: Full access to member resources and spaces - **Proposals**: Initiate amendments, initiatives, or changes - **Advice**: Provide input on significant decisions - **Voting**: Vote on major decisions requiring community consent - **Nominations**: Nominate stewards or self-nominate for [[Steward]] role - **Registration**: Register [[Reading Circles]] or initiatives in [[Network Nations Index]] - **Contribution**: Contribute to protocols, documentation, and [[Knowledge Commons]] - **Attestation**: Attest to prospective members through TrustGraph ## Responsibilities Members are expected to: - **Align** with Alliance [[Purpose]], [[Mission]], and [[Values]] - **Engage** constructively and respectfully in community spaces - **Contribute** knowledge, insights, or support where able - **Participate** in governance when advice is solicited - **Support** community health and other members - **Steward** Alliance reputation and integrity - **Attest thoughtfully** to prospective members - **Stay active** enough to maintain trust relationships ## Participation Levels The Alliance welcomes varying levels of engagement: **Active Core** (~10+ hours/month): - Regular participation in most activities - Deep involvement in governance and decisions - Significant contributions to projects and initiatives - High attestation activity **Regular Members** (~3-5 hours/month): - Consistent engagement in some activities - Participation in key governance discussions - Periodic contributions - Selective attestation of prospects they know well **Occasional Participants** (~1-2 hours/month): - Periodic engagement on topics of interest - Awareness of major developments - Minimal but meaningful participation - Occasional attestations **All levels valuable**. Active participation encouraged but not rigidly mandated. Members should engage enough to maintain trust relationships and network position. ## Ways to Participate Members can engage through: - Monthly open community calls - [[Reading Circles]] and discussion groups - [[Governance Forum]] discussions and proposals - Contributing to [[Knowledge Commons]] - Supporting [[Alliance Activities]] - Community channels and conversations - Working groups or specific projects - Peer support and mentorship - Event organizing or facilitation - Attesting to prospective members - Initiative leadership ## Decision-Making Participation Members participate in decisions per [[Decision-Making Protocol]]: - **Advice Process**: Provide input on significant proposals - **Community Consent**: Consent to major changes (Constitutional amendments, definition changes) - **Steward Elections**: Vote in steward selection process - **Lazy Consent**: Speak up if concerns; otherwise decision proceeds - **Deliberation**: Thoughtful engagement in governance discussions - **Proposals**: Initiate changes and improvements ## TrustGraph Responsibilities ### Attesting to Prospective Members **Serious Responsibility**: - Your attestations affect membership decisions - Attesting builds your reputation for good judgment - Your attestees' behavior reflects on your discernment - Poor attestation patterns may lower your own trust score **When to Attest**: - You've interacted enough to assess alignment - Person demonstrates understanding of [[Purpose]] and [[Values]] - They engage constructively and respectfully - You trust they'll contribute positively - You'd vouch for their cultural fit **When NOT to Attest**: - Insufficient interaction to assess alignment - Concerns about value alignment or behavior - Uncertain about their commitment or understanding - Pressure to attest (resist—exercise independent judgment) ### Trust Score Dynamics **Your Trust Score Can Rise If**: - You receive new attestations - Your attestees gain trust (demonstrates good judgment) - You become more central in network through relationships - You consistently demonstrate alignment and contribution **Your Trust Score Can Decline If**: - You become inactive - Your attestees are un-attested by others or removed - Network grows and your relative position changes - You're removed from network (values violations) **Maintaining Your Trust Score**: - Stay engaged in community activities - Build and maintain relationships - Demonstrate consistent alignment - Exercise good judgment in attestations - Contribute positively to Alliance health ## Community Expectations Members should: - **Be Respectful**: Engage constructively, honor diverse perspectives - **Be Curious**: Approach with genuine interest in learning - **Be Generous**: Share knowledge and support others - **Be Honest**: Speak truth while being kind - **Be Responsible**: Follow through on commitments - **Be Aligned**: Maintain faithfulness to core [[Values]] - **Be Thoughtful**: Exercise discernment in attestations - **Be Active**: Engage enough to maintain trust and relationships ## Inactive Status **Natural Trust Score Decay**: - Extended inactivity naturally lowers trust score - As network grows, inactive members' relative scores decline - May eventually fall below membership threshold - Automatic process, not punitive - Can rebuild through renewed engagement and attestations **If Trust Score Falls Below Threshold**: - Membership status removed automatically - Can return by rebuilding trust score - Engage with community and request new attestations - No stigma—natural result of network dynamics ## Exit ### Voluntary Exit Members may leave voluntarily: - Simply cease participation, or - Request removal from systems via [[Operator]]s - Past contributions remain in [[Knowledge Commons]] - Can return by rebuilding trust score ### Involuntary Removal **Rare, Only for Serious Violations**: - Serious [[Values]] violations - Harmful behavior toward community - Actions undermining Alliance integrity - Process follows [[Conflict Transformation Protocol]] - Results in removal from TrustGraph - Attestations to/from removed person eliminated - Network trust scores recalculate **Re-Entry After Removal**: - Must rebuild trust through genuine engagement - Full re-attestation process required - Past contributions remembered but no shortcuts - Higher bar given previous violation ## Advancement Opportunities Members may take on additional roles: - **[[Steward]]**: Through member election - **[[Operator]]**: Through appointment by [[Steward Council]] - **[[Circle Facilitator]]**: Self-organized or community-recognized - **[[Activity Lead]]**: By leading a registered network nation initiative All members eligible based on capacity, alignment, and community trust. ## Benefits ### Community Connection - Community of practice with aligned explorers - Deep relationships built on trust - Support network for projects and learning - Connection to network nation initiatives and practitioners ### Governance Participation - Voice in important decisions - Influence over Alliance direction - Part of experimental governance model - Democratic participation rights ### Resources and Knowledge - Access to [[Knowledge Commons]] and resources - Learning from expert practitioners - Platform for experimentation - Documentation and toolkits ### Recognition and Impact - Recognition for contributions - Platform for thought leadership - Influence through attestation authority - Part of pioneering movement ### Network Effects - Trust score increases value over time - Central members gain influence - Good judgment compounds - Reputation building opportunity ## Member Statistics Members should be aware of: - Their current trust score (if publicly visible) - Current membership threshold - Number of attestations received - Network position and influence - Attestation patterns and reputation **Privacy Note**: Trust score visibility depends on Alliance configuration decisions. See [[Member Protocol]] for current settings. --- ## Getting Started as a New Member **First Steps**: 1. Welcome! Celebrate your membership achievement 2. Introduce yourself in [[Communication Channels]] 3. Join next monthly community call 4. Explore [[Governance Forum]] and recent discussions 5. Review [[Knowledge Commons]] for learning resources 6. Consider joining or starting a [[Reading Circle]] 7. Begin exercising thoughtful attestation to prospects you meet **Questions?** - Ask in [[Communication Channels]] - Contact [[Operator]]s for technical support - Connect with [[Steward]]s for governance questions - Reach out to members who attested you --- **Member status represents trust earned through genuine relationships and demonstrated alignment. Exercise this trust responsibly through thoughtful participation, good judgment in attestations, and faithful embodiment of Alliance values.**