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# The Principles of Unity
The draft (last edited 2008):
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110112003205/https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/PrinciplesOfUnity
[Square-bracketed] items are part of the principles of unity but have been specifically identified as in need of further definition, clarification and "wordsmithing."
**^ Is there a document where this was ever "finalised"?**
`[Square-bracketed] items are part of the principles of unity but have been specifically identified as in need of further definition, clarification and "wordsmithing."`
1. The Independent Media Center Network (IMCN) is based upon principles of equality, decentralization and local autonomy. The IMCN is not derived from a centralized bureaucratic process, but from the self-organization of autonomous collectives that recognize the importance in developing a union of networks.
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5. The IMC Network and all local IMC collectives shall be not-for-profit.
6. All IMCs recognize the importance of process to social change and are committed to the development of non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian relationships, from interpersonal relationships to group dynamics. Therefore, IMC's shall organize themselves collectively and be committed to the principle of consensus decision making and the development of a direct, participatory democratic process, that is transparent to its membership.
6. All IMCs recognize the importance of process to social change and are committed to the development of non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian relationships, from interpersonal relationships to group dynamics. Therefore, shall organize themselves collectively and be committed to the principle of consensus decision making and the development of a direct, participatory democratic process, that is transparent to its membership.
7. [All IMCs recognize that a prerequisite for participation in the decision making process of each local group is the contribution of an individuals labor to the group.]
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9. All IMCs shall be committed to the use of free source code, whenever possible, in order to develop the digital infrastructure, and to increase the independence of the network by not relying on proprietary software.
10. All IMCs shall be committed to the principle of human equality, and shall not discriminate, including discrimination based upon race, gender, age, class or sexual orientation. Recognizing the vast cultural traditions within the network, we are committed to building [diversity] within our localities.
The above is from the following draft; last edited 2008:
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110112003205/https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/PrinciplesOfUnity