Let's not reopen the vote.
Debetesse's post said that the runoff closed today at noon. I think that keeping the poll open looks like we're reopening because someone doesn't like the results, which I believe is bad precedent.
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Vortex - Jul 14, 2005 9:02:25 am PDT #3864 of 10001
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Jessica - Jul 14, 2005 9:11:28 am PDT #3865 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Debetesse's post said that the runoff closed today at noon. I think that keeping the poll open looks like we're reopening because someone doesn't like the results, which I believe is bad precedent.
In principle, I agree with you, but I think leaving the poll open for only a day was a bad idea to begin with. The post in Press didn't mention the deadline, and I'd be very surprised if there aren't some people (like me) who didn't even see the announcement until the poll had closed, due to the incredibly short time limit.
I think 3 days is the absolute minimum a poll should stay open, to allow people who don't have time to log on every day to participate.
deborah grabien - Jul 14, 2005 9:14:49 am PDT #3866 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I'm fine with the runoff being repoened, but I totally see what Vortex means. I'd say repost the runoff with a nice big clear explanation - leaving no room for misinterpretation - about why it's being reposted.
But I'm ok with whatever, and will do my SF-pimping thang no matter what the date.
Steph L. - Jul 14, 2005 9:21:25 am PDT #3867 of 10001
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I had no idea that the run-off vote was only intended to be open for 1 day.
Atropa - Jul 14, 2005 9:23:53 am PDT #3868 of 10001
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I had no idea that the run-off vote was only intended to be open for 1 day.
Same here.
Laura - Jul 14, 2005 9:27:02 am PDT #3869 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
I'd say repost the runoff with a nice big clear explanation - leaving no room for misinterpretation - about why it's being reposted.
One day seems too short. There are many people that may not even get to the board on a daily basis. Really! I'm sure of it.
Jon B. - Jul 14, 2005 9:33:53 am PDT #3870 of 10001
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I think that keeping the poll open looks like we're reopening because someone doesn't like the results, which I believe is bad precedent.
You're right. I didn't like the results. But not because a particular choice won. What I didn't like was that so few people voted and it was so close and it wasn't posted in Press that it would end so quickly.
askye - Jul 14, 2005 9:41:32 am PDT #3871 of 10001
Thrive to spite them
I saw the post in Press and assumed that the voting would be open for several days since it's the Buffista standard for voting to run for three days.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 14, 2005 9:58:11 am PDT #3872 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Likewise - I happened to vote quickly as soon as I saw the poll notice, but my assumption was that it would be open for several days to get the widest possible spread of opinions. I've no objection to it being reopened or some other measure taken so that those who missed it get to have their say.
DebetEsse - Jul 14, 2005 10:46:35 am PDT #3873 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Ok, then. I will keep the poll open through Saturday. Pay no attention to the previously-posted results.