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The '''Association for the Advancement of Independent Projects''' or '''AAIP''' is a {{w|voluntary association}} on the Constructed Worlds Wiki. Its stated purpose is to represent independent projects' interests and provide leverage against larger collaborative projects. The organization currently has six members. Anyone can join, provided a majority of the organization approves of it. A user has no formal requirements once they are a part of the association.  
The '''Association for the Advancement of Independent Projects''' ('''AAIP''') is a {{w|voluntary association}} on the Constructed Worlds Wiki. Its stated purpose is to represent independent projects' interests and provide leverage against larger collaborative projects. The organization currently has ten members. Anyone can join and leave the organization, at any point.


== How can I join? ==
== How can I join? ==
You can contact any member if you are looking to join the association. We will then hold a vote, and provided a majority vote in favor, you will be allotted membership. You can rescind your membership at any time.
You can add your own username onto the table down below or contact any member if you are looking to join the association. You can rescind your membership at any time.


== What is the purpose of the AAIP? ==
== What is the purpose of the AAIP? ==
We are looking to represent the interests of independent projects, who we feel are sometimes overlooked compared to collaborative projects. This can be done through united voting on wiki votes, helping other independent project-users, and advocating for policies favorable to independent projects.
We are looking to represent the interests of independent projects, which we feel are sometimes overlooked compared to collaborative projects. This can be done through united voting on wiki votes, helping other independent project users, and advocating for policies favorable to independent projects.


=== Future possible functions of the AAIP ===
=== Future possible functions of the AAIP ===


* To act as a resource for other independent project-authors to find assistance with things such as vector graphics, writing feedback, and other things.
* To act as a resource for other independent project authors to find assistance with things such as vector graphics, writing feedback, and other things.


== How does it work? ==
== How does it work? ==
We act as a voluntary association, wherein all members have full autonomy. However, if the organization can agree on a certain issue and vote in unison, we can achieve big change during Wiki votes. Discussions take place on the talk page of this article.
We act as a voluntary association, wherein all members have full autonomy. However, if the organization can agree on a certain issue and vote in unison, we can achieve big change during Wiki votes. Discussions take place on the talk page of this article and the <code><nowiki>#aaip-general</nowiki></code>-channel on the official Conworlds Wiki.


=== Does anyone represent me? ===
=== Does anyone represent me? ===
No, for the time being you represent yourself. As we are still a small organization, we believe that we can come together and, if needed, choose a user to speak on behalf of the association when needed, on a case-by-case basis.
No, for the time being, you represent yourself. As we are still a small organization, we believe that we can come together and, if needed, choose a user to speak on behalf of the association when needed, on a case-by-case basis.


=== Do I need to have an existing project to join? ===
=== Do I need to have an existing project to join? ===
No! Anyone can join, for example, you can be a member whilst also contributing to collaborative projects.
No! Anyone can join, for example, you can be a member whilst also contributing to collaborative projects. You can join if you only contribute to collaborative projects as well, but want to help users working on independent projects.


== To-do list ==
== To-do list ==
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* Implement a good-article showcase on the main page, as most Featured Articles are Altverse-II related and rotate around the same, very limited number of articles.
* Implement a good-article showcase on the main page, as most Featured Articles are Altverse-II related and rotate around the same, very limited number of articles.
* Find new ways to drive traffic to independent projects
* Find new ways to drive traffic to independent projects
Additional possible to-do's if all members agree to it:


* Advocate for the restructuring of the <code><nowiki>{{flagicon}}</nowiki></code> template, it is currently centered around Altverse II, with users needing to add <code>otl</code> at the end to ensure that the flag is not that of the Altverse equivalent.
== Successful campaigns ==
 
* The restructuring of the <code><nowiki>{{flagicon}}</nowiki></code> template, it was centered around Altverse II, with users needing to add <code>otl</code> at the end to ensure that the flag is not that of the Altverse equivalent. This measure passed on 13 December, 2024 on the Village Pump community forum.  


== Members ==
== Members ==
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!Username
!Username
!Joined
!Joined
!Projects
!Authored indie projects
!Available on Discord
!Available on Discord
|-
|-
|[[User:Erik|Erik]]
|[[User:Erik|Erik]]
| rowspan="6" |April 14, 2024
| rowspan="6" |April 14, 2024
|[[Liberta]]
|[[Liberta]], et al.
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
|[[User:F0rsaken|F0rsaken]]
|[[User:F0rsaken|F0rsaken]]
|[[Persona 6]]
|[[Persona 6]], et al.
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
|[[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]]
|[[User:Mythopoeia|Mythopoeia]]
|[[Project Coro]]
|[[Project Coro]], et al.
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
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|-
|-
|[[User:Screwhorn|Screwhorn]]
|[[User:Screwhorn|Screwhorn]]
|''Boreliaverse''
|''Borealiaverse''
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
|[[User:Sammie Biscuits|Sammie Biscuits]]
|[[User:Sammie Biscuits|Sammie Biscuits]]
|[[Yekateria]]
|[[Yekateria]]
|Yes
|-
|[[User:HoneyCantaloupe25|HoneyCantaloupe25]]
|April 15, 2024
|[[Federal Republic of Mindanao]], et. al.
|Yes
|-
|[[User:Dawnstar|Dawnstar]]
|May 19, 2024
|[[Ardai]], [[Dawn's Beauty]], [[Oldenmyth]]
|Yes
|-
|[[User:Soilaf|Soilaf]]
|December 13, 2024
|[[An Aerlon's Day]], [[:Category:Of Those Worlds Torn|Of Those Worlds Torn]], [[:Category:Celestial Harvest|Celestial Harvest]], et al.
|Yes
|-
|[[User:STCSTW|STCSTW]]
|December 17, 2024
|[[Ilgerland]]
|Yes
|Yes
|}
|}
[[Category:AAIP]]
 
=== Retired members ===
{| class="wikitable"  style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|+
!Username
!Joined
!Authored indie projects
!Retired
|-
|[[User:Alan|Alan]]
|April 18, 2024
|[[Insulaeia]]
|November 26, 2024
|-
|}
 
{{QCat|AAIP}}
[[Category:Constructed Worlds organizations]]

Revision as of 10:16, 17 December 2024

AAIP
Association for the Advancement of Independent Projects
Formation April 14, 2024; 8 months ago (2024-04-14)
Founders Erik
Forsaken
Type Voluntary association
Membership (2024)
10
Official language
English

The Association for the Advancement of Independent Projects (AAIP) is a voluntary association on the Constructed Worlds Wiki. Its stated purpose is to represent independent projects' interests and provide leverage against larger collaborative projects. The organization currently has ten members. Anyone can join and leave the organization, at any point.

How can I join?

You can add your own username onto the table down below or contact any member if you are looking to join the association. You can rescind your membership at any time.

What is the purpose of the AAIP?

We are looking to represent the interests of independent projects, which we feel are sometimes overlooked compared to collaborative projects. This can be done through united voting on wiki votes, helping other independent project users, and advocating for policies favorable to independent projects.

Future possible functions of the AAIP

  • To act as a resource for other independent project authors to find assistance with things such as vector graphics, writing feedback, and other things.

How does it work?

We act as a voluntary association, wherein all members have full autonomy. However, if the organization can agree on a certain issue and vote in unison, we can achieve big change during Wiki votes. Discussions take place on the talk page of this article and the #aaip-general-channel on the official Conworlds Wiki.

Does anyone represent me?

No, for the time being, you represent yourself. As we are still a small organization, we believe that we can come together and, if needed, choose a user to speak on behalf of the association when needed, on a case-by-case basis.

Do I need to have an existing project to join?

No! Anyone can join, for example, you can be a member whilst also contributing to collaborative projects. You can join if you only contribute to collaborative projects as well, but want to help users working on independent projects.

To-do list

We want to:

  • Implement a good-article showcase on the main page, as most Featured Articles are Altverse-II related and rotate around the same, very limited number of articles.
  • Find new ways to drive traffic to independent projects

Successful campaigns

  • The restructuring of the {{flagicon}} template, it was centered around Altverse II, with users needing to add otl at the end to ensure that the flag is not that of the Altverse equivalent. This measure passed on 13 December, 2024 on the Village Pump community forum.

Members

Username Joined Authored indie projects Available on Discord
Erik April 14, 2024 Liberta, et al. Yes
F0rsaken Persona 6, et al. Yes
Mythopoeia Project Coro, et al. Yes
Symposium Kalșeri Yes
Screwhorn Borealiaverse Yes
Sammie Biscuits Yekateria Yes
HoneyCantaloupe25 April 15, 2024 Federal Republic of Mindanao, et. al. Yes
Dawnstar May 19, 2024 Ardai, Dawn's Beauty, Oldenmyth Yes
Soilaf December 13, 2024 An Aerlon's Day, Of Those Worlds Torn, Celestial Harvest, et al. Yes
STCSTW December 17, 2024 Ilgerland Yes

Retired members

Username Joined Authored indie projects Retired
Alan April 18, 2024 Insulaeia November 26, 2024