Viewing Proposals
This guide explains how to find, view, and understand proposals in the Hello World Co-Op DAO.
Finding Proposals
From the Dashboard
- Log in to your account
- Go to Dashboard
- Look for the Active Proposals section
- Click on any proposal to view details
From the Governance Section
- Click Governance in the main navigation
- View the proposal list
- Filter by status (Active, Closed, All)
- Sort by date, category, or popularity
Proposal List View
Proposals List
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Governance [Active ▼] [Category ▼] [🔍] │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 📋 Proposal #12: Q1 2025 Budget Allocation │ │
│ │ Treasury | Active | 🟢 42 For / 🔴 8 Against | ⏱ 3 days left │ │
│ │ ✓ You voted: For │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 📋 Proposal #11: Community Event Guidelines │ │
│ │ Governance | Active | 🟢 28 For / 🔴 15 Against | ⏱ 5 days left │ │
│ │ ○ Not yet voted │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 📋 Proposal #10: Technical Infrastructure Upgrade │ │
│ │ Operations | Closed | 🟢 67 For / 🔴 12 Against | ✓ Passed │ │
│ │ ✓ You voted: For │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ [< Previous] Page 1 of 3 [Next >] │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘The proposal list shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Brief summary of the proposal |
| Category | Type (Treasury, Governance, etc.) |
| Status | Draft, Active, Closed, etc. |
| Votes | Current For/Against count |
| Deadline | When voting closes |
| Your Vote | Whether you've voted (and how) |
Proposal Detail View
Proposal Details
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ← Back to Proposals │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Proposal #12: Q1 2025 Budget Allocation │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Category: Treasury Status: ● Active Author: Alice M. │
│ Created: Jan 15, 2025 Closes: Jan 22, 2025 │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Voting Progress │ │ Time Remaining │ │
│ │ ─────────────────────── │ │ ────────────────── │ │
│ │ 🟢 For: 42 (84%) │ │ ⏱ 3 days, 14 hours │ │
│ │ 🔴 Against: 8 (16%) │ │ │ │
│ │ ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░ │ │ Voting closes: │ │
│ │ Total: 50 votes │ │ Jan 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM UTC │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ Description │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ This proposal allocates the Q1 2025 operating budget across key │
│ initiatives including infrastructure, community programs, and │
│ development grants... │
│ │
│ [📝 View Full Description] [💬 Discussion Forum] │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Your Vote: ✓ You voted FOR this proposal on Jan 16, 2025 │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Click on any proposal to see its full details:
Header Section
- Title: Full proposal name
- Author: Who submitted the proposal
- Category: Proposal type
- Status: Current state (Draft/Active/Closed)
- Created: When the proposal was submitted
Voting Information
- For: Number of votes in favor
- Against: Number of votes opposed
- Total Votes: Combined vote count
- Time Remaining: Countdown to voting deadline
- Your Status: Whether you've voted
Proposal Content
- Summary: Brief overview (1-2 paragraphs)
- Full Description: Detailed explanation
- Implementation: How the proposal will be executed if passed
- Budget Impact: Financial implications (if applicable)
- Timeline: Expected implementation timeline
Discussion Link
Many proposals include a link to community discussion on forums or chat channels.
Understanding Proposal Status
Draft
- Proposal has been submitted
- Under review before voting opens
- No votes accepted yet
Active
- Voting is open
- Members can cast their votes
- Current tally is visible
- Time remaining until deadline
Closed
- Voting period has ended
- Results are being finalized
- No more votes accepted
- Outcome pending announcement
Executed
- Proposal passed
- Implementation is underway or complete
- Results are final
Rejected
- Proposal did not receive enough votes
- Will not be implemented
- May be resubmitted with modifications
Filtering and Searching
By Status
- Active Only: Show proposals you can vote on now
- Closed: View past proposals and their outcomes
- All: See everything
By Category
Filter by proposal type to find topics that interest you.
By Date
- Sort newest first to see recent proposals
- Sort oldest first for historical context
Search
Use the search bar to find proposals by keyword in the title or description.
Proposal Information to Review
Before voting, consider:
- What is being proposed? - Understand the specific change or action
- Why is it proposed? - What problem does it solve?
- What are the implications? - Financial, operational, or governance impacts
- Who is the author? - Is there context about their perspective?
- What does the community think? - Check discussion threads
Mobile Access
Proposals are accessible on mobile devices:
- Tap on proposal cards to expand details
- Swipe to navigate between proposals
- Vote directly from mobile
Common Questions
Q: Can I see how others voted? Individual votes are private. Only aggregate totals (For/Against) are displayed.
Q: Can I comment on proposals? Comments are typically handled in linked discussion forums, not in the voting interface.
Q: What if I disagree with the proposal categories? Categories are set by the proposal author. You can suggest recategorization in discussions.
Next Steps
Found a proposal you want to vote on?