I'd do multiple choice, with folks allowed to make nominations ahead of time.
And don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! ... You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.
Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Voting Discussion: We're Screwing In Light Bulbs AIFG!
We open it up, we talks the talk, we votes, we shuts it down. This thread is to free up Bureaucracy for daily details as we hammer out the Big Issues towards a vote. Open only when a proposal has been made and seconded according to Buffista policy (Which we voted on!). If this thread is closed, hie thee to Bureaucracy instead!
Katie M - Oct 04, 2004 2:20:08 pm PDT #4407 of 10289
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Burrell - Oct 04, 2004 2:25:44 pm PDT #4408 of 10289
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
So to respond to the poll is to vote for the thread? That doesn't make sense to me. Or maybe I am confused. Is the idea that we decide ahead of time how many threads we can create, then there's a vote on what shows get threads?
That seems to put the creation of the thread before establishing the need.
Allyson - Oct 04, 2004 2:27:46 pm PDT #4409 of 10289
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Maybe one choice should be: No new threads
Topic!Cindy - Oct 04, 2004 2:30:07 pm PDT #4410 of 10289
What is even happening?
Maybe one choice should be: No new threads
I agree.
JenP - Oct 04, 2004 2:31:29 pm PDT #4411 of 10289
I don't really know, Burrell. I'm posting out loud, which is perhaps just confusing. I guess what I'm saying is that there seems to be (speculation ahead) some number of people who would like a show thread created not because they think they'll participate, but because they find the impact of Shows People Watch and Talk About A Lot to be a strain on Natter. Personally? Skippy McSkipperson if I'm not interested, so I don't care. But if those people would like a voice in potential results, it might be worthwhile to think about it when wording the poll. Is all.
I repeat, if I'm off on a tangent, ignore it. I take no offense.
ETA:
Maybe one choice should be: No new threads
I meant to include that in my post, but I redrafted a couple of times.
ETAA: No, it's in there. So, obviously, I agree with including that option.
amych - Oct 04, 2004 2:32:48 pm PDT #4412 of 10289
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Maybe one choice should be: No new threads
And then there are those of us who are opposed to new threads, but have definite opinions on which shows should get them if any do at all. I'm not sure how to handle that one within one ballot.
JenP - Oct 04, 2004 2:36:01 pm PDT #4413 of 10289
Well, say we had a yes or no option for new threads. So, you'd get a count there. If "no new threads" wins, well, there you go. Don't even really need to look at the results of the next section of the poll, which is "pick your top three, if we do, indeed, decided to have threads."
So, in that case, amych gets to vote "no" but also voice her preference about which shows will get threads if her "no" vote is not the majority (or whatever) opinion. So, you still get input on creation even if creation isn't what you would prefer.
Topic!Cindy - Oct 04, 2004 2:36:32 pm PDT #4414 of 10289
What is even happening?
mock-up
item 1:
How many new threads?
0
1
2
___________________________________
Item Two
Which is your first preference for a show thread (pick one)
a) The OC
b) Alias
c) Lost
d) Joan of Arcadia
e) That WB Show Victoria NightWing Whatever Mahoobie
f) That other one
________________________--
Which is your second preference
(same options as list above)
_______________________________
That way, even the people who don't want a thread, still get to vote "zero", but get to enter a preference, in case "1" or "2" wins out.
JenP - Oct 04, 2004 2:37:34 pm PDT #4415 of 10289
t high fives Cindy
ETA: Whose idea is even more refined what with the number of threads you'd prefer option. Very fancy.
Scrappy - Oct 04, 2004 2:39:55 pm PDT #4416 of 10289
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I always TiVo That Other One, myself.