Description
Feature Request: Democratic Voting to Decide the Next Shock Target
In a world where a single button in the ShockAlarmApp is enough to make someone twitch, one fundamental question must be asked:
Should one person really have the power to decide who feels the voltage?
Of course not.
Democracy means:
- Sharing power
- Distributing responsibility
- Enjoying the guilt collectively
A shock brought forth by majority vote carries more than just electricity –
it carries ritual, dignity, and a touch of tragic justice.
Let’s be honest:
What feels more righteous – an unexpected shock from one person’s whim,
or that glorious moment when you see the final tally:
“5 votes against one device.”
And you know: This was the will of the people.
In this spirit:
Pain fades.
But democracy remains.
Idea:
An optional module that enables all connected users to vote democratically on who gets shocked.
Suggested Flow:
- A shock event is triggered (e.g., via app UI)
- The app enters a voting phase (30 seconds) showing all active devices
- Each user casts one vote
- After timeout, the device with the most votes is selected
- On the target device, a confirmation appears:
✅ “I accept the vote.”
❌ “I reject the will of the people.”
Optional features:
- Auto-accept after timeout
- Daily "Mercy Button" for admins
- Voting history log (“Device X was unfairly shocked 8×”)
Bonus Modes:
- Satire Mode: Voting for yourself triggers “Why do you hate me?”
- Theater Mode: Adds a dramatic quote before shock (“I am ready – like Prometheus on the rock.”)
- Chaos Mode: Weighted votes (e.g., Votes count double on Mondays)
Why this is useful:
- Shocking with consent = better group culture
- Democratic process = more memes
- Power distribution = less abuse by shock-happy admins
- It’s not just the shocked person who suffers – everyone forced to vote carries a moral burden
- UX upgrade through social gamification
- And perhaps even more guilt
TL;DR:
If we’re going to shock people, let’s do it transparently, democratically, and with style.
Happy to discuss, iterate, or be denied with a Shakespeare quote.
I accept the vote. ⚡
** (Body) Resistance is futile – unless you rally your voter base.**