Meta XRepublic

The Wonk Path describes the methods available to individuals who wish to gain some consensus or deliberation on a subject of interest to them.

Curiosity
As a new participant in her House, our Citizen has stumbled over a subject of interest.

Lurking
In one own House, a Citizen, may decide after some point that she is tired of the discusssion. As far as she is concerned, all additional input is just a rehash of what has already been said. It is time, she decides, for people to put up or shut up. At this point, she goes from being an active participant in discussions to lurking. She watches but does not speak.

Taxonomy Hike
At some point, the Wonk needs to do some research. The research that is done online in the context of discussions and artifacts of the XRepublic necessitates a Taxonomy Hike. The Hike requires the Wonk to show a demonstrated effort to understand the context of similar discussions. Since there will be a Master Taxonomy which incorporates all of the discussions, the system should deliver the most 'considered' objects relating to the subject. This assures the Citizens that wonks have done their homework. After a wonk has taken the hike, she may be presented as a wonk and begin crafting a resolution, litmus test or other partisan artifacts.

Cat Herding