Dennis Sirois Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi all, just want to propose an idea that I had today. One of my topics of interest is politics but I don't want to create a conversation about politics per se. The topic of discussion I wish to propose is about how we access information and become involved in the process of politics and government. Being interested in what government does on a daily basis, I am constantly subscribing to newsletters, site memberships and so on with the interest of being flooded with a myriad of information that will keep me up to date with what is going on. Without any real order or purpose. Please take any name that I propose with a grain of salt, I am just trying to open a topic of conversation not set forth all of the ideas. My idea: (I'm not a gamer so please excuse my lingo) Think massive online multiplayer gaming environment. ie. World of warcraft or Everquest (I'm sure there are better examples but like I said... I'm no gamer) Just think of the nearly endless resources available to the gaming world. Remove the fantasy environment and replace it with the real concept of looking at the government from the outside in. Imagine an interactive virtual world where each branch of government is laid out on a 3D map with layers of embedded realtime and archive media already available throughout the web. Including current legislation, hearings, proposals, bios, etc.. Now, imagine the impact of this idea if every American interested in politics had a place to go to get truly involved. You can probably see where I am going with this, and it may not be a new idea (hell, it may even be a horrible idea) but I felt I needed to share it anyway. I've only had this idea in my head for the last hour or so, so please go easy on me. I won't have any answers as to logistics, I'm just an idea guy. Too stupid...? Or is this a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmabeliever Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 You will need to try harder. just an idea guy doesn't work because everyone has an idea or two. An idea is worthless without action. Try outline it a bit clearer would be a good start. How do we interact in this thing? I like the idea everyone gets to vote for everything but... then the poor with no computers get alienated from the decision making process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Sirois Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I like the idea everyone gets to vote for everything but... then the poor with no computers get alienated from the decision making process. Good point... This is an angle i didn't even consider. Currently there is very limited public interactivity with the powers that be. I see an idea like this... maybe not mine, but something similar, allowing greater access for the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Sirois Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Think of this idea as open source, including all of its bugs. I encourage you to grab any useful code, adapt for your own use and share it with the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Sirois Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Just wanted to leave an update on this thread. I found what I was looking for. Second Life: Capitol Hill is being developed for those of us who are looking for a system that combines Politics and game technology. Thanks Dennis Sirois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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