Frequently Asked Questions - Membership

At the moment, all you need to do is register on the site.  Later on, becoming a full member will be contingent on a certain level of contribution, whether through pledges or donations.

There are no costs for registering on the website;  becoming a full, voting member of the project will require that you make a contribution by either pledging or donating.

Currently there is only one type of member.  Going forward we plan to have at least two member levels: registered members and voting members.  Registered members are simply those who have registered on the website.  Voting membership will be available to anyone whose combined contribution to the project is at least $50 USD.  As the project is organized more formally, we may introduce other levels of membership.

The benefits of becoming a member vary depending on the level of membership:
 
Registered members (those who have simply registered on the website) can participate in dicscussions on the site forums and receive news and updates about the project.
 
Voting members (who have made at least a $50 contribution to the project) can be more actively involved: They will be able to propose and vote on design issues and project directives, as well as participate in elections for the project's directors.  See this article for more information.