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Viewing Proposals

This guide explains how to find, view, and understand proposals in the Hello World Co-Op DAO.

Finding Proposals

From the Dashboard

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Go to Dashboard
  3. Look for the Active Proposals section
  4. Click on any proposal to view details

From the Governance Section

  1. Click Governance in the main navigation
  2. View the proposal list
  3. Filter by status (Active, Closed, All)
  4. 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:

ColumnDescription
TitleBrief summary of the proposal
CategoryType (Treasury, Governance, etc.)
StatusDraft, Active, Closed, etc.
VotesCurrent For/Against count
DeadlineWhen voting closes
Your VoteWhether 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

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

Use the search bar to find proposals by keyword in the title or description.

Proposal Information to Review

Before voting, consider:

  1. What is being proposed? - Understand the specific change or action
  2. Why is it proposed? - What problem does it solve?
  3. What are the implications? - Financial, operational, or governance impacts
  4. Who is the author? - Is there context about their perspective?
  5. 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?

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