Anticipated Criticism Index
We’ve thought about what you might say. Here are our answers.
Philosophy
We anticipate criticism before it arrives. Not to deflect, but to demonstrate:
- We’ve thought about it — Serious objections deserve serious consideration
- We have answers — Not dismissals, but explanations
- Transparency — Hide nothing, address everything
- Good faith — Assume critics want to understand, not just attack
Master Criticism Categories
Economic Critiques
| Criticism | Short Response | Full Response |
|---|---|---|
| “This is a pyramid scheme” | No — value flows from production, not recruitment | Full Response |
| “Cost+20% isn’t sustainable” | It is — see break-even math at 500 members | Full Response |
| “Credits are fake money” | Credits are reward points, not currency — legally distinct | Full Response |
| “You can’t compete with Amazon” | We’re not competing — different model, different market | Full Response |
Governance Critiques
| Criticism | Short Response | Full Response |
|---|---|---|
| “Founder has too much control” | Veto is temporary, board is elected, succession planned | Full Response |
| “Democracy doesn’t scale” | Delegated representation + quadratic voting + subsidiarity | Full Response |
| “This is just another co-op” | Co-op structure + technology platform + IP licensing = new | Full Response |
Technical Critiques
| Criticism | Short Response | Full Response |
|---|---|---|
| “Blockchain is unnecessary” | Testnet default, mainnet optional, immutability for IP | Full Response |
| “This won’t scale” | Architecture designed for scale, Shell progression | Full Response |
| “Privacy claims are marketing” | Zero PII is structural, not policy — fields don’t exist | Full Response |
Ideological Critiques
| Criticism | Short Response | Full Response |
|---|---|---|
| “This is socialist/communist” | No — private ownership, voluntary participation, market pricing | Full Response |
| “This is libertarian fantasy” | No — community governance, mutual obligation, shared resources | Full Response |
| “Religion/politics will take over” | Switzerland Rule + separate arenas + no platform positions | Full Response |
Personal Critiques
| Criticism | Short Response | Full Response |
|---|---|---|
| “Founder is unqualified” | 47 years thinking, 9 years building, seeking replacement | Full Response |
| “This is ego project” | Giving away 80% of IP, seeking CEO replacement, transparent compensation | Full Response |
| “Why should we trust you?” | Don’t trust me — verify everything, built in public | Full Response |
Document Locations
Primary Document
| Document | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Anticipated Critiques (Main) | /articles/anticipated-critiques/ | Canonical |
Supporting Documents
| Document | Location | Addresses |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Bylaws | Governance concerns | |
| How Founder Gets Paid | Compensation concerns | |
| No Religion No Politics | Ideology concerns | |
| Zero PII Architecture | Privacy concerns | |
| Cost+20% Model | Economic concerns |
Cross-References
In Crown Letters
Every Crown Letter should reference:
“We’ve anticipated your concerns. See Anticipated Critiques for our pre-written responses.”
In Academic Papers
Every academic paper should include:
“For anticipated objections and responses, see the platform’s Anticipated Criticism documentation.”
In Press Materials
Press kit should include:
“FAQ and Anticipated Criticism responses available at [link]”
Adding New Criticisms
When to Add
- New criticism appears in feedback
- New criticism anticipated from industry changes
- Legal/regulatory landscape shifts
- Competitor actions raise questions
Process
- Document the criticism exactly as stated
- Draft good-faith response
- Link to supporting documentation
- Add to appropriate category
- Update this index
Related Documents
| Document | Connection |
|---|---|
| Anticipated Critiques (Full) | Complete responses |
| FAQ | Common questions |
| Press Kit | Media resources |
| Founder’s Story | Background context |
“We’ve thought about what you might say. Now let’s talk about what we’re actually doing.”
For the Keep.