Civic Guidelines

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Civic Guidelines

Guiding Principles, rules, and reporting

Read our Guiding Principles

Own up to your genius.

Believe that you can be brilliant in any given moment, whether you can fathom it or not. If you own that, watch out world: things you say and do will turn heads. Believe that. And when you’re faced with a challenge, wait for those surprising solutions to spring to mind. That’s genius giving you a heads up. When others call you “genius”, don’t pretend it’s flattery. Use your gift to help others out of a tough spot–or amuse them so they can laugh, too. There’s going to be that ripple effect that even you can’t ignore. Watch for it. Then, if you still don’t believe there's more to you than meets the eye, take heart. It takes time to embrace the truth and liberate every doubt. But keep rising for everyone’s sake.

Make the world your shelter.

Build your life in the company of others. That way, you’ll lift others up as you rise up. Stay grounded and keep moving forward, even if you’re not sure where to turn next. Someone will help you. Shake things up. Make some waves. Liberate yourself from walls, glass ceilings, and those who prey on you or imagine you have limits. Proclaim your big dreams. Pursue them unabashed, unapologetic, undaunted. Move mountains, shake trees, pound pavements. Do it for yourself, do it for others. You’ll be glad you did. No matter what, have fun, take some breathers. Then, keep going, give more love, accept more love, and always keep your dignity.

Keep the peace.

Claim the higher power of peace, always. It will liberate you when you face troubles. It will keep you out of trouble. Be unshakeable in the presence of bullies: they are part of life. Stand tall, until they stand down. Then, find ways to make peace with yourself, and with others. And when things get out of hand, raise the peace flag again and again. Be a peacemaker in your community, and help pave the way for peace when others can’t do it for themselves. Be sure to create rules for your own peace of mind. Don’t break them. Peace is everything. Peacemakers always rule.

Be generous.

Whether you’re rich, poor, or in between, give. Give from your heart, first and foremost: give patience, hope, courage, a comforting hug. Give with intention: offer your undivided attention, a firm handshake, your respect and admiration. Give with purpose: share knowledge, create dialog, offer insights without holding back. Give unconditionally: open doors of opportunity with no strings attached. It will liberate you. Give like you mean it: go the extra mile to share your offering. No matter what you give, it won’t soon be forgotten. So give abundantly: compassion, kind words, smiles, praise, and love. This will be your most important legacy.

Create mental magic.

Waste no time on booing yourself or others when things go south. It changes nothing. You owe it to yourself to calm down, quiet your mind, and listen to your inner sage who stands ready to offer you wisdom. If it suggests you take a positive action, follow the advice–even if it doesn’t make perfect sense. There’s magic in it, always. And, in the end, it will lighten your heart, liberate your spirit, and give you the victory. Believe it. So don’t think small, scheme, or plot. Think magic instead. It’s waiting for you. Don’t complain, blame, or diss others. Think inner sage. It has a better plan for you. Always.

Trigger new fortunes.

Stand for love instead of leaning left or right. Love is the constant agent of change and companion of new fortunes. Advocate for democracy. Democracy, alone, will unleash prosperity for every member of the human family. And where there’s blight, make things right, by investing in others, by teaching others your own secrets to success. Don’t retaliate in the face of injustice. Liberate the world one person at a time, one action at a time. There’s no time for inciting, fighting, or rioting. Rather, shine a light that leads to growth. Be a power broker wherever you can. If you do that, if everyone does that, new fortunes will rise and flow through communities around the world.

Go there.

There’s more in life for everyone, even you. So, whatever calls to you, rise up and go there. You’ll be stronger for the effort. If you fear you’re out of your league, go there anyhow–and be the trailblazer who learns to face the impossible.Take the high road wherever you go, no matter what. And stand up to those who claim you don’t belong. If you’re fearless, you’ll be the one to open the road so others can follow. And if you still imagine there’s more for you, keep going, letting no one hold you back. You know who you’re meant to be. So go forward with heart and determination. Along the way, you’ll get what you’re truly made of.

Read our Rules for Civic Engagement

Civic engagement has always offered societies a foundation for positive growth and success in life. How you interact with others will shape perceptions about the kind of person you are and will either give you the advantages you want, or potentially disadvantage you.

These four rules are time-tested universally. By using them thoughtfully, you’ll gain the respect, friendship, and trust of other Youtropolis liberators sitewide, and you’ll come out a winner in all that you do.

Be noble

Youtropolis gives you countless opportunities to serve others. When you engage with others by posting, answering a poll, supporting a pledge, or helping out on a wish, be a noble servant.

Serving others nobly will teach them to do the same. This means serving with thoughtfulness, kindness, and appreciation for their courage to rise above their challenges.

Serving nobly enables prosperity when no judgments of background, race, gender, or religion are considered. Only then can you build pride and dignity in the hearts and minds of those you serve and uplift them into a brighter future.

Serving nobly isn’t easy, but it’s the right thing to do. When others try your patience, give them the benefit of the doubt, take a breath and continue serving nobly. No one is perfect.

Being a noble servant is a productive thing to do. Not only does it make you more powerful, it promotes the well-being of others which, in turn, brings a bit more comfort into the world and gives others incentives to serve you.

Be honest

Be upstanding in all your civic affairs, and you’ll be outstanding in the eyes of the community.

Be genuine. We live in a global economy that thrives on dishonesty, lack of transparency, and corruption. So act with honor and integrity as if your life depended on it. You can’t force others to change, but you can be a disruptor by doing right by others and helping others do the same. That alone can change the world.

Be true to yourself and let others know what’s inside your heart. They’ll like you better than if you try to put on a show. When you show your truest colors–the love deep down that truly moves you–you’ll look a lot brighter, and others will trust and appreciate you more.

Reward others for their integrity. They’re being disrupters, too. Give them a thumbs up by awarding some kindreds or putting in a good word for them.

Keep others honest. If you are being spammed or trolled by anyone, or suspect any fraudulent activities, please contact us.

Be unshakeable

Be fiercely unshakeable. If someone makes a comment designed to rattle you or provoke anger, remain true to yourself. You don't need to fight every attempt at ugliness, but you should report it if it breaks our content rules.
When responding to another’s ideas, thoughts, or opinions, be a friend first and a critic last. Diversity of opinion is a good teacher, even when you don’t agree. Treating others with respect will earn you respect. It may even teach humility to those you’ve impressed.

Never injure others with hateful speech. Make your words purposeful, not vengeful or hateful. If you become the target of hateful speech, please contact us. We will investigate your complaint and take immediate and appropriate action.

Be discerning

Don’t jump to conclusions about people. Sometimes it’s the “nicest” people who attempt to manipulate you. If another liberator makes an appeal for funds beyond our Municipal Fund, consider it only if they have first set up a fundraising campaign on a reputable funding site.

Be prudent and never disclose your home or email address to anyone. Instead, get to know others well by interacting through posts, comments, and private messaging. By playing it safe, you’ll avoid unwelcome intrusions into your private space.

Always use your intuition to decide if meeting another liberator in person is the right thing to do. If you decide to meet, invite others along, and only meet in well-trafficked, public places.

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