That is what I am thinking, too.
Of course, there are, like 7 of us here right now!
Should I post something in Press saying that we are talking?
This is a time of celebration, so sit still and be quiet.
Snyder ,'Chosen'
Bureaucracy 1: Like Kafka, Only Funnier
A thread to discuss naming threads, board policy, new thread suggestions, and anything else that has to do with board administration and maintenance. Guaranteed to include lively debate and polls. Natter discouraged, but not deleted.
Current Stompy Feet: ita, Jon B, DXMachina, P.M. Marcontell, Liese S., amych
Sophia Brooks - Feb 24, 2003 8:45:16 am PST #5071 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Hil R. - Feb 24, 2003 8:46:10 am PST #5072 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I would suggest that a "Robert's Rules of Order" procedure be used to bring something up for discussion/voting. Let's say that someone suggests a Connor is HOTT! thread. If (arbitrary number) Buffistas say that they'd be interested, the topic moves on to discussion. Then, if after discussion, (arbitrary number) Buffistas are still interested in bringing it to a vote, it is brought up for a vote.
This sounds good to me.
Jesse - Feb 24, 2003 8:47:54 am PST #5073 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I would suggest that a "Robert's Rules of Order" procedure be used to bring something up for discussion/voting. Let's say that someone suggests a Connor is HOTT! thread. If (arbitrary number) Buffistas say that they'd be interested, the topic moves on to discussion. Then, if after discussion, (arbitrary number) Buffistas are still interested in bringing it to a vote, it is brought up for a vote.
I like it.
We definitely should not consider anything decided until at least this time tomorrow, to give everyone a chance to weigh in.
Lyra Jane - Feb 24, 2003 8:47:59 am PST #5074 of 10001
Up with the sun
If (arbitrary number) Buffistas say that they'd be interested, the topic moves on to discussion. Then, if after discussion, (arbitrary number) Buffistas are still interested in bringing it to a vote, it is brought up for a vote.
I would like to request that the (A.N.) be fairly small (say, 5), and that we always vote even if the conclusion is pretty much foregone. I think to do otherwise leaves us open to the charge that the people who talk loudest and last have made the choice.
Jessica - Feb 24, 2003 8:48:34 am PST #5075 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
For the ignorant among us, who is this Robert, and what are his Rules?
Sophia Brooks - Feb 24, 2003 8:51:24 am PST #5076 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Roberts Rules are how formal commitee meetings are run.
Some on proposes, it is seconded and thirded, then the motion is put up for vote.
Jessica - Feb 24, 2003 8:52:09 am PST #5077 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Some on proposes, it is seconded and thirded, then the motion is put up for vote.
Ah, gotcha.
Sophia Brooks - Feb 24, 2003 8:52:28 am PST #5078 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Jon B. - Feb 24, 2003 8:54:45 am PST #5079 of 10001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
And maybe a good idea to place a post in other threads, too, linking people to each Bureau post to be voted on. That way you get the attention of people who don't come in Bureau.
One of the reasons we created the Sunnydale Press thread was to have a one-stop place for announcements like this, so I'm strongly against cross-posting in other threads.
RE the voting mechanism: either a Yay/Nay subject line, or separate Yay/Nay email addresses would work well. However, for those whom the mailto link wouldn't work, it's probably better to go with separate email addresses since they are less likely to be misspelled.
Am-Chau Yarkona - Feb 24, 2003 8:56:34 am PST #5080 of 10001
I bop to Wittgenstein. -- Nutty
Should we, as Sophia suggested, post in Press then, to the effect "It's Monday and we're talking about how Buffistas is run"?