2021-06-30 13:21:02
Do you know what the Athenians did 2500 years ago when someone in their city-state ignored the opinions of free citizens?
They decided that it was time for everyone to gather in the center of the city and write on the pottery shards (ostracon) the name of a person unworthy to live in their polis. And the one who "won" this voting, was forced to leave Athens for 10 years - be it the leader of the state, an arrogant politician, or just someone whom people disliked. Yes, that was a great law! No one dared to overly annoy the citizens. Therefore, many city-states with a democratic system in ancient Greece adopted that "nice tradition" from the Athenians.
Now, thanks to the Internet, you have this opportunity too! Just go to MyOstracon.com and your smartphones will turn into your ostracon where you can write the name of a person who is worthy of exile!
All votes are anonymous. No registration needed.
More about ostracism history
https://myostracon.com/interesting
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