What's our rule?
There is none. It's up to the proposer to decide how to handle multi-choice ballot questions. I would strongly encourage a runoff, however. Decisions by plurality can have wacky consequences.
I'm going to see to Wesley, see if he's still whimpering.
Giles ,'Chosen'
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!
Jon B. - Apr 13, 2007 8:43:02 am PDT #6645 of 10289
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
amych - Apr 13, 2007 8:43:45 am PDT #6646 of 10289
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Go preferential! Choose preferential!
amych - Apr 13, 2007 8:44:49 am PDT #6647 of 10289
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Also, what Jon said wrt network and cable.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 13, 2007 8:46:37 am PDT #6648 of 10289
What is even happening?
Jon, I've thought a lot about that, but decided to keep them separate.
I suspect drama programming is going to inspire the most discussion. Having two drama threads will make them each a little smaller and more conducive to discussion. I didn't want to get into defining drama cateogries (procedurals, action-adventure, etc.) because sometimes it's a gut-call as to which show goes where.
Can you help me with Sue's question? I can't remember how we ended up deciding on majority/plurality/etc. Personally, I'd rather go with "the most votes win," but I think I lost that battle long ago and far away.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 13, 2007 8:47:18 am PDT #6649 of 10289
What is even happening?
There is none. It's up to the proposer to decide how to handle multi-choice ballot questions. I would strongly encourage a runoff, however. Decisions by plurality can have wacky consequences.
Sorry, that was an x-post.
Plurality = most votes wins?
Topic!Cindy - Apr 13, 2007 8:52:26 am PDT #6650 of 10289
What is even happening?
Hello?
brenda m - Apr 13, 2007 8:53:28 am PDT #6651 of 10289
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Yes, that's it.
Would it complicate matters too much to say for each thread:
a) NAFDA no future spoilers, no white font
b) White font
IF white font prevails,
a) 24 hours after show airs on the west coast
b) White font for three days after show airs on the west coast
c) White font for one week after the show airs on the west coast
amych - Apr 13, 2007 8:55:07 am PDT #6652 of 10289
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I've thought a lot about that, but decided to keep them separate.
Okay, next question: Can I vote No on question 1 and still vote on the other questions (on the assumption that the first one will pass anyway and I still care about the blackfont). Or is this an "if you picked yes, go on to the next four questions" dealie?
Topic!Cindy - Apr 13, 2007 8:58:00 am PDT #6653 of 10289
What is even happening?
brenda, do you think there would be a difference in outcome? I'll change it, if it seems worthwhile.
Yes, amy, you can vote against the experimental threads, but still vote on the white font policy for them. I totally get that someone who is against the experiment might still want some control over how it's conducted.
brenda m - Apr 13, 2007 9:03:38 am PDT #6654 of 10289
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
brenda, do you think there would be a difference in outcome? I'll change it, if it seems worthwhile.
The scenario I'm concerned about as they stand is something like this:
Black - 12
24 hr - 10
3-day - 10
1 week - 10
would result in all black font, even though nearly two thirds voted for some sort of white font. (I don't even know where I stand on this question, let alone the general consensus - and honestly don't much care, so I'm not trying to go all "the blackfonters could steal the election!" Just a voting system geek, really.)
And yes, amych, you can still vote on all the rest - I believe we spent several lifetimesdays on that question back when we hashed this stuff out originally.