Originally Posted by
B747-437B
The 2/3 majority is essential because without it, a clique of moderators on TalkBoard (already holding a simple majority) would be able to push their agenda through without paying any heed to the views of the other elected members representing the general userbase.
I'd be happy to support a lowering of the 2/3rd standard to a simple majority provided TalkBoard were to amend the guidelines to ensure that the number of moderators permitted to serve concurrently as TalkBoard members did not exceed 50%.
A recent quote pretty much sums up how I feel about such a proposal:
Originally Posted by B747-437B
I understand the points you are making perfectly well, but I find them to be abhorrent and completely against the spirit of this community.
I don't feel it's within the spirit of FT to treat Moderators differently than anyone else when it comes to allowing TB participation.