jcm2214 wrote:I don't plan to gather individuals with shared values specifically [...] consensus on certain matters of importance that would benefit both enemies and allies alike.
You are contradicting yourself. Those common benefits are clearly shared values.
jcm2214 wrote:Without form or procedure it would be too chaotic to get huge public works done.
Here you are implying that one of those shared values is to get huge public works done. You are already setting an agenda.
jcm2214 wrote:Bureaucracy has its purpose in all organized society.
I assure you I and Jorb use no formal bureaucracy when building Haven.
jcm2214 wrote:The bureaucracy is to organize the society.
There is no society to organize yet. How about you start on that end?
You might, however, find it hard to find people to form a society with when the first impression you give them is "come and play bureaucrat with me".