Welcome to /Politics, the premier Farcaster channel for open, engaging, and respectful political discourse. This space was created to encourage thoughtful discussions on politics, current events, and civic engagement while promoting free speech and diverse perspectives. Our mission is to break political silos, foster meaningful debates, and support the exchange of ideas that push conversations forward.

Channel Norms

To maintain a high-quality and welcoming environment, we ask all members to adhere to the following norms:

• Stay On Topic: Discussions should focus on political issues, current events, or civic engagement. Off-topic posts will be removed.

• Respect Free Speech and Civil Debate: Free expression is valued, but civility is required. Personal attacks and inflammatory behavior will not be tolerated.

• Support Your Claims: Share reliable sources to back up factual claims and enhance the quality of discussions.

• No Spam or Self-Promotion: Contributions should add value to the conversation. Unrelated promotions or spam will result in removal.

• Engage with an Open Mind: Approach each discussion with curiosity and a willingness to understand differing viewpoints.

• Membership Requirement: Casting in this channel requires membership. New members must mint the soulbound NFT here and DM @javabu.eth to be added. Existing members are grandfathered in and do not need the NFT.

About the Channel Host and Mods

Host: @javabu.eth
@javabu.eth has worked in politics for over a decade at the local, state, and national levels as a lobbyist focused on children's issues. With this wealth of experience, he brings a commitment to fostering impactful and inclusive discussions that promote diverse perspectives and thoughtful engagement.

Moderators:

• @icetoad.eth

• @ayojoseph

• @littleshrimp

• @niki-finance

• @olystuart

• @mastermoein

• @gregory-1967

The moderation team works tirelessly to maintain the channel’s norms, ensure respectful interactions, and support meaningful political conversations.

Membership and Features

The /Politics channel operates on a membership-based model to enhance community quality and engagement. New members must mint the membership NFT (available here) and DM @javabu.eth to join the channel. Revenue from membership supports the artist, moderators, and the channel’s ongoing development.

The Politicos

Politicos are a select group of high-quality casters recognized for their exceptional contributions to the channel. Each Politico receives a unique NFT (view them here) and is added to @filibuster’s degen microsub list. A new Politico is added every week, ensuring the group remains dynamic and inclusive of the best contributors. You can help support this initiative by tipping @filibuster directly. As the channel continues to grow, we will work to find new ways to add additional utility to the politicos nft.

Tipped Political Commentators

The top 25 contributors each month, as tracked through Dune Analytics, receive Degen microsub tips for the first three weeks of the month from @javabu.eth. In the final week, these tips are distributed to the moderators in recognition of their efforts to maintain the channel’s standards.

A Commitment to Growth and Transparency

/Politics aims to grow as a space for vibrant political discourse while prioritizing transparency. We continually refine our rules and features to create an inclusive and engaging environment. For example, we utilize Dune Analytics to track contributions and identify top casters, ensuring rewards are distributed fairly and based on merit.

Thank you for being part of this community. Your voice, ideas, and engagement make /Politics the dynamic space it is today. Let’s continue working together to elevate political conversations!