This essay from Nathan Schneider explores the concept of nonlinear time in the governance of DAOs. It discusses how DAOs have been using metaphors like "seasons," "epochs," and "cycles" to demarcate their operations and governance, challenging the linear progression of time traditionally associated with capitalism. Schneider argues that the renaming of time units invites a rethinking of how we govern with time and suggests that the concept of "exit to community" should be expanded to include multiple exits and changes in governance structure. The article explores historical examples of nonlinear governance, such as the Roman Republic's concept of a dictator and seasonal variations in Paleolithic societies, to inspire new approaches to time in online governance. It discusses decision-based and algorithm-based approaches to implementing nonlinear time transitions and acknowledges the potential challenges posed by linear time preferences in capitalist systems. Embracing nonlinear time in governance may require challenging capital accumulation and forms of domination, ultimately fostering autonomy and self-governance within DAOs and other communities.