Our Principles
Free, open
Free, open source software using open standards.
Work everywhere
To the extent practical.
For the public benefit
Sustained by social enterprise.
Neutral
Favor no ideological or political positions.
100% community moderated
Bottom up, not top down.
Merit based
Influence based on track record.
Pseudonymous
Credibility without public identity.
International
By design.
Transparent, auditable
In systems. In governance.
Think long term
Infrastructure for 100 years. Or longer?
Many formats, many contexts
HTML, PDF, video, books. News, blogs, scientific articles, legislation, regulations, Terms of Service, etc.
Work with the best
Remain humble.