DB Zone 6 was created to provide a dedicated space for registered voters in Daytona Beach's Zone 6. Much of Daytona Beach's conversation about politics, infrastructure, development, and regulations seem to have migrated to Facebook - where discussions can become toxic as participation extends well beyond those who vote in the district. This website offers a different approach: participation is reserved for registered voters in Zone 6.

The goal is to give those with a direct voice in the district's elections a place to be heard beyond City Commission meetings - where public input is limited to three minutes at a microphone. It also provides an opportunity for ongoing discussion, with the hope of making Daytona Beach's conversations less toxic.

While DB Zone 6 is independent of city government and cannot guarantee that elected officials will see or respond to discussions, it provides that opportunity.

Anonymity allows ideas to be considered on their merits rather than becoming caught up in appearances. It minimizes the influence of racism, sexism, ageism, and other prejudices, encouraging a focus on what is being said rather than who is saying it.

This approach has deep roots in American political discourse. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay originally published the Federalist Papers under the shared pseudonym Publius, allowing their arguments for the Constitution to stand apart from their individual identities.

Anonymity also provides a measure of privacy that traditional social media often lacks. Unlike Facebook, where opinions are frequently connected to personal identities, photographs, and social networks, DB Zone 6 allows participants to express themselves without publicly revealing who they are. This encourages more candid discussion, particularly when expressing opinions that may be unpopular.