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We are entering an era where the definition of crime cannot be split between the mere recognition of a felony versus a misdemeanour. Where the start of a crime can't be measured by the hand of a person, and where the intent of a crime can be determined by the formulation of thought. With these blurred lines it becomes all the more important for crime to be defined. For the lines have too long been blurred and our citizens have lived caged inside of theirs fear rather than enjoying the privilege of freedom. The education between right and wrong and of morality is a constant never ending lesson. A debate that has existed even before the Roman Empire. A discussion in which answers are needed and demanded. Answers that only a strong state can answer for its citizens, the CCS is the answer to this never ending workshop that we all are part of.
- Preamble to the first draft of the Citizen Credit System by A. Gone
- Preamble to the first draft of the Citizen Credit System by A. Gone
Citizen Credit System
The Citizen Credit System (CCS) is a reputation system that scales the citizen over four fields; Political Integrity, Economic Stability, Social Integration, and Judicial Credibility. Introduced in the (former) penal colony of Atlantis the CCS has proven itself to be an effective system that encourages and inspires citizens to be good neighbours and obeying citizen through the reward of earned privileges. Reports have shown that with the introduction of CCS there is an increase of a sense of safety, while the rate criminal conduct and repeat offences have lowered, and thus the need to punish as well, while binding the community together benefiting in a flourishing sense of society within Atlantis and other penal colonies that have since flourished.
"We love rewards and we respond to positive stimulation. Like the Pavlov dogs that started to associate the bell to treats, we should associate our privileges to good behaviour rather than granted and stop fearing the repercussions and look forward to rewards to be earned as milestones."
- A. Gone on CCS
- A. Gone on CCS
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The CCS score of every citizen presents itself in four numbers that represents each of the four fields in which the citizen is rated. Through a chip commonly implanted in the wrist of the (dominant) hand the credits are tracked and displayed in a low blue light glowing through the skin. The score displays itself as a number with 0 being the lowest score that is possible to achieve in a field and 9 being the highest score one can maintain. Special platforms can read the chip which in turn will enable the citizen to go about their daily lives and unlock services such as the use of public transport.
Political Integrity - 9000 Represented by the first digit Political integrity keeps track of and measures the political and sociological beliefs of the citizen. Voting history is tracked and so will be the participation in certain movements and the coalition with groups. The membership of fraternities and involvement with radicals can affect the score alongside the type of papers that is being read. Taking everything into account it is weighed and measured to see what sort of threat the citizen may pose towards the state. It goes without saying that those who vote for anarchy are more likely to score low. Having a low score in Political Integrity can affect the application for travel permits, as those who score low are seen as potential threats in need of increased supervision. Amongst critics Political Integrity is the most ambiguous number on the scale for the citizens, whereas its supporters believe it to be quite simple; it isn't a matter of understanding, but following instruction.
Economic Stability - 0900 Traced in the second digit of the CCS is the ability of the citizen to budget and their overall trustworthiness with money. Outstanding debts will bring down the score, but that may be improved by paying off the debts in a timely manner and by moderate budgeting. Failure to pay can hurt the score again while an increased purchasing power and market participation can increase the score as well. Active participation into the labour market and earning a full wage are favourable over the inability to retain a job. Having a high score in Economic Stability means that obtaining a mortgage will be easier, allowing one to buy a house or venture into business, whilst those with a low score are seen as risk categories to invest in. Needless to say Economic Stability is at large determined by money and can thus be increased with money.
Social Integration - 0090 The third digit of the CCS rates the citizens on the relationships and (daily) interactions they have. It is determined by the social circles they are involved in and what crowd they hang with. It encourages networking and discourages sensationalists. A unique feature of Social Integration is the rating system that is accessible to every citizen. Upon meeting, citizens are allowed to rate each other one to five stars, editable at any new meeting that occurs. This popularity rating encourages meaningful encounters and leaving good impressions which are needed as well to boost the credit system. The score in Social Integration can determine the entry into certain establishments, and may affect the enrollment into certain bodies of education, or organisation, to even workplaces where maintaining a clean image is of importance.
Judicial Credibility - 0009 The last digit represented in the CCS is the Judicial Credibility. In here any encounters with the legal system are registered. The score here is a grade given to reflect the supposed understanding of the legal system by the citizen and is at large also impacted and influenced by the score of the aforementioned three fields. The easiest method to increase the rating within Judicial Credibility is by reporting anything that disturbs the good peace of the community, in which the citizen is seen as an active and essential gear within the maintenance of the system. It goes without saying that past convictions can bring the score down, but so can frequent (ab)use of the legal system, and so do false reports. As Judicial Credibility is influenced by Political Integrity, Economic Stability, and Social Integration, having a low score here can also result in limitations in travel, loans, entry of establishment and certain services. It can even affect the weight of the ratings given after each encounter for the grading of Social Integration.
Economic Stability - 0900 Traced in the second digit of the CCS is the ability of the citizen to budget and their overall trustworthiness with money. Outstanding debts will bring down the score, but that may be improved by paying off the debts in a timely manner and by moderate budgeting. Failure to pay can hurt the score again while an increased purchasing power and market participation can increase the score as well. Active participation into the labour market and earning a full wage are favourable over the inability to retain a job. Having a high score in Economic Stability means that obtaining a mortgage will be easier, allowing one to buy a house or venture into business, whilst those with a low score are seen as risk categories to invest in. Needless to say Economic Stability is at large determined by money and can thus be increased with money.
Social Integration - 0090 The third digit of the CCS rates the citizens on the relationships and (daily) interactions they have. It is determined by the social circles they are involved in and what crowd they hang with. It encourages networking and discourages sensationalists. A unique feature of Social Integration is the rating system that is accessible to every citizen. Upon meeting, citizens are allowed to rate each other one to five stars, editable at any new meeting that occurs. This popularity rating encourages meaningful encounters and leaving good impressions which are needed as well to boost the credit system. The score in Social Integration can determine the entry into certain establishments, and may affect the enrollment into certain bodies of education, or organisation, to even workplaces where maintaining a clean image is of importance.
Judicial Credibility - 0009 The last digit represented in the CCS is the Judicial Credibility. In here any encounters with the legal system are registered. The score here is a grade given to reflect the supposed understanding of the legal system by the citizen and is at large also impacted and influenced by the score of the aforementioned three fields. The easiest method to increase the rating within Judicial Credibility is by reporting anything that disturbs the good peace of the community, in which the citizen is seen as an active and essential gear within the maintenance of the system. It goes without saying that past convictions can bring the score down, but so can frequent (ab)use of the legal system, and so do false reports. As Judicial Credibility is influenced by Political Integrity, Economic Stability, and Social Integration, having a low score here can also result in limitations in travel, loans, entry of establishment and certain services. It can even affect the weight of the ratings given after each encounter for the grading of Social Integration.