Originally Posted by
larrywilmot747
No doubt I'll get flamed for saying this, but I don't know how this is decided, (I don't have time to look up all the rules),
You don't have to look it up. The sticky thread on top of
TalkBoard Topics Forum explains very well how things work in two posts. Two very long posts, may I add.
What is the TalkBoard and How are New Forums and Other Suggestions Considered?
but could someone in power decide, or put the wheels in motion - to decide, Yes you can have the forums, or No you can't and close the thread, and I can move on to more important things like - Do I need to get more milk or can I manage with what I've got before my flight to Dallas on Saturday!!!!!!!!!
There is democracy on FT, represented by 9 elected TBers on board. TBers vote on motions. A motion passes if two-thirds of TBers vote in favor.
TBers don't vote on proposals. A proposal becomes a (votable) motion when one TBer makes a motion and another TBer seconds it in the private TB Forum. Meaning a proposal needs support from at least two TBers to get started.
This is a discussion thread for a forum proposal. If FTers don't discuss the pros and cons in say proposals, how can our elected TBers get input from fellow FTers? I don't think our TBers would make up their minds in the dark nor vote in blindfold. Why close a thread when the discussion isn't over?
This is the process in TB Forum on FT. As a FTer, you can decide if you want to participate (or not) and the degree of participation in discussion. You can choose to understand the TB rules (or not). You may even contact individual TBers privately to win them over, if you so choose.
Speaking for myself, I didn't know nor understand how TB worked nor FT operated until about 4-5 years ago. An issue regarding a forum that I frequented was served on TB's table. It didn't take long before I "educated" myself about TB and FT. That has helped me tremendously in taking part of discussion in TB Topics Forum.
FT is very special. There are quite a few devoted FTers on board. If you think moving on to other part of your life is more bearable and important than sitting through a TB proposal, please do what your heart desires.
