Voting for mods

Discussion in 'SF Open Government' started by GeoffP, Nov 13, 2007.

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Should moderators be voted into office in a reasonable and responsible manner?

Poll closed Dec 13, 2007.
  1. YES, I think moderators should be responsible to the members.

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    44.4%
  2. NO, I do not think we should vote for mods.

    5 vote(s)
    55.6%
  1. GeoffP Caput gerat lupinum Valued Senior Member

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    But there would be no membership.

    VOTING IS A GREAT IDEA
     
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  3. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    So what do you propose then ?
     
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  5. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    Yeah, its much better now, no infractions, no warnings, just ban.
     
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  7. Nickelodeon Banned Banned

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    status quo
     
  8. Avatar smoking revolver Valued Senior Member

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  9. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Apparently a lot of members disagree with you on that. Not I, though.
     
  10. Nickelodeon Banned Banned

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    GeoffP you idoit why isnt this a poll?
     
  11. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    No teens on myspace, perhaps, but there would be membership. Many people who post here are from science and would prefer more posting on science.

    We're weeding out the undesirables as we speak.

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  12. GeoffP Caput gerat lupinum Valued Senior Member

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    Well, I will kind of miss those coloured cards.

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    But seriously, a generally bad mod could be evaluated and possibly replaced, while a very good one might be elevated in their place. By making the directorate responsive to the electorate, wouldn't the common good be served?

    VOTING REALLY ROCKS! YOU SHOULD ALL SUPPORT VOTING FOR MODS
     
  13. Nickelodeon Banned Banned

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    Oh, bugger.
     
  14. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Yes.
     
  15. Nickelodeon Banned Banned

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    What if we had a system in which an overwhelming majority had to vote to add/remove a mod eg 51% would not be enough, but 80% would be (minimum)
     
  16. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    The assumption being that what is perceived as a "bad mod" by the members is also perceived as a bad mod by the admin. Its position by committee not mob rule.
     
  17. GeoffP Caput gerat lupinum Valued Senior Member

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    I'm sorry, friend Nickelodeon. I will make this a poll immediately.

    PLEASE SELECT "I WANT MODS TO BE VOTED IN" FROM THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS. YOU DON'T WANT THE "SHOCKY STICK" AGAIN, DO YOU?

    I really think this is a good idea. Isn't that what decent stewardship is about? Responsibility?
     
  18. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Not bad, but if a mod is removed there will have to be a replacement immediately.
     
  19. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    The analogy of this forum is of being a guest at a hosted party. You can enjoy yourself, but not pee on the carpet. And if the host says no, it's not put to vote.
     
  20. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Also, a poll will have to be held every month or so about whether a poll should be held on whether any mod should be removed.
    (apologies for bad English.. i think ..

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  21. Avatar smoking revolver Valued Senior Member

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    That's a loaded poll.
     
  22. GeoffP Caput gerat lupinum Valued Senior Member

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    But the hosts are selected from among the guests.

    HONESTLY, CAN ANYONE HEAR ME? YOU'RE STILL NOT CHANGING YOUR POSITIONS. VOTING IS GRRRREAT!
     
  23. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    It will still be so, the only difference would be that the host has been chosen by the majority.
    Of course new members can't vote until they have been a member for some time.
     

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