Rules
The Respect Game is a collaborative, community-oriented activity focused on recognizing and rewarding individual contributions. Here are the basic rules:
- Forming Groups:
- Participants are divided into small groups, ideally consisting of about 6 members.
- Regular Meetings:
- Groups meet regularly (e.g., weekly) to participate in the game.
- Sharing Contributions:
- During each meeting, every participant gets a chance to share their recent contributions to the community. This could be anything from volunteer work, creating content, to helping others.
- Each share is typically timed, with a suggested limit of around 4 minutes.
- Discussion and Evaluation:
- After each person has shared, there's a brief period for group discussion or clarification questions.
- Participants then individually rank each contribution, often in secret, based on its perceived impact and value to the community.
- Awarding Respect Points:
- Points are awarded to each participant based on the collective rankings from their peers. The higher the ranking, the more points awarded.
- The point system can vary, but it often follows a structured formula such as the Fibonacci sequence (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc.) to assign points proportionally to each rank.
- Recording Contributions and Points:
- Contributions and respect points are recorded, either in a shared document, a web application, or through another agreed-upon method. This ensures transparency and allows for tracking over time.
- Cumulative Scoring:
- Respect points accumulate over time, creating a record of each participant's ongoing contributions to the community.
- Constructive Environment:
- The game encourages a positive and constructive atmosphere, where the focus is on celebrating contributions and fostering a supportive community.
- No Definite End:
- The Respect Game is continuous, with no defined end. The aim is to consistently engage in community activities and acknowledge the efforts of all participants.
The essence of the Respect Game is to encourage and acknowledge individual efforts for the betterment of the community, fostering a spirit of collaboration, recognition, and mutual respect.