If everyone is welcome to participate, the only problem with a democratic or republic player run town is the lack of common interest. i.e. some players who hate PvPers (or vice versa) will dog them and their inputs no matter what they are, thus resulting in fights. (I have seen it happen) And with the council, things such as the above to result in constantly changing rules and procedures. To be honest, there aren't many people on this shard that I would consider a true, remotely competent leader...