# resolution 040: a collective member provides loomio instead of dues

topic: a collective member provides loomio instead of dues
date: 2026-05-28
deadline: 2026-06-04
size: large

## problem
using matrix emojis for voting has several issues:
- it's hard to retain records of voting
- easy double counting since collectives can have multiple delegates
- matrix clients vary in how bad they are with seeing reactions

## resolution
[loomio](https://www.loomio.com/) has been suggested and regarded as a good alternative for voting. We have a [recipe](https://git.coopcloud.tech/coop-cloud/loomio/) for it and it's maintained by members of [rtm](https://resisttechmonopolies.online/).


I propose a) we migrate to using loomio for voting without a change to voting rules.

in the spirit of mutual aid, self-reliance, and cooperativism, I also propose b) we hire a federation member to self-host and manage the loomio instance for us with the option to waive their dues in exchange.