CivCharter
A charter-governed civic commons

group update

Progress Update: Shared Stewardship Is Becoming Real

2026-05-13 3:16 AM UTC
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Eric D. McCullar United States Earth
We just shipped two major upgrades that move us closer to the vision in the Charter. 1. Scoped Steward Application System You can now apply to become a Steward or Steward-in-Training of any specific circle or working group. The Founder reviews and approves each application, and stewards can voluntarily step down at any time. Permissions are properly scoped — you only have authority over the circles/groups you’re assigned to. This takes us from “one person carrying everything” to real, distributed, accountable stewardship. 2. Personal Activity Page A new, well-organized Personal Activity page is now live. It shows activity connected to you — citations of your posts, Exchange responses, group & circle activity, steward notes, and report updates — all cleanly separated into scrollable panels. No more messy single feed. These changes directly support Article V — Duties, Ethics, and Stewardship of the Universal Charter. Shared responsibility is no longer just words on a page; the tools for it are now in place and working. The platform is still small, but the foundation is getting stronger every week. If you’re reading this, you’re part of the early days. Come say hello, introduce yourself, and help shape what CivCharter becomes. Welcome to Earth. — Eric D. McCullar (Founder)