Boycott the Vote!
#31
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Originally Posted by ScottC
Who on earth cares whether or not you voted in the Flyertalk Talkboard election? Personally I think the avatar is great, and I am proud to show that I did my small part in helping make FT a better place.
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Is this just the controversy, of real or feigned outrage, "needed" in order to ramp up interest and vote counts?
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I always intended to vote but had forgotten about it until I saw someone's "I voted" avatar. So it was a helpful reminder for at least myself.
I, too, don't see what the big deal is.
I, too, don't see what the big deal is.
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Am I missing something? I haven't seen any voting logos? Does this disappear for those of us who are FT premium users?
Anyway, does it really matter who knows whether you've voted or not? As others have put it, somewhat more succinctly than I, it's not as if TB is a form of government or the like. At the end of the day, IJAIBB.....
Anyway, does it really matter who knows whether you've voted or not? As others have put it, somewhat more succinctly than I, it's not as if TB is a form of government or the like. At the end of the day, IJAIBB.....
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Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
In the US, when you go to vote, they give you a sticker that says, "I voted". You're not forced to wear it, but most citizens are *proud* to vote, and display it so. I guess from your reaction it's not the same up north.
As Canarsie has pointed out, you can turn this avatar off, so I don't see what the issue is.
As Canarsie has pointed out, you can turn this avatar off, so I don't see what the issue is.
I'm glad to know that the avatar can be removed. I just wish that this were better noted up front, though.
Mike
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Originally Posted by Shuttle-Bored
Am I missing something? I haven't seen any voting logos? Does this disappear for those of us who are FT premium users?
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Is this just the controversy, of real or feigned outrage, "needed" in order to ramp up interest and vote counts?
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Originally Posted by airbus320
However an unintended consequence of that initiative was to infringe upon the principle of voter anonymity.
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A related question: For a FTer who hasn't voted, could they still go and activate the "I Voted" avatar (without actually voting)?
I obviously can't test this myself, having already voted!
I obviously can't test this myself, having already voted!
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Originally Posted by Shareholder
For an American to set the standards for any democracy with respect to voting is a huge April Fools Joke. Your country set the standard for rendering the very concept of democracy meaningless with the 2000 Presidential vote where the candidate receiving the most votes lost!
Originally Posted by Shareholder
Further, the USA is the only country that requires those wishing to vote to register the party they intend to support!
If you want to comments on the election system of a country other than your own, it would be a good idea to learn the facts of its system first. (It would also be a good idea, as previously posted, to make those comments where they are on-topic.)
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The first I knew of this logo existing was after reading this thread.
As ScottC mentions above, it was not discussed by the present TalkBoard, or advised to us.
I am actually not against the broad concept, as a high voter turnout ensures a more representative TalkBoard reflecting a wide vote. ^
I do however feel the post below does address an important issue.
I say more choices of Avatars! ^
These are good, but maybe a nice Uncle Sam head would do the trick!
So far no-one except this post has commented on why there are (at least) two different avatars around.
I am not sure why more than one Avatar design is needed, if it was decided by Admin that an "I voted" designator was good policy.
I personally would be offended to have the USA red/white/blue flag one next to my handle, as I am not American. As would many non Americans I feel sure. And would be appalled to find an Uncle Sam head there just as much. That is just ridiculous.
FT its a truly international board, and TalkBoard itself always has a good representation of non American residents among its members. Indeed it was a written requirement for that to be the case until quite recently.
Is that is what that one is all about - only USA registered voters get the red/white/blue flag type one? And if so why - as some folks do not publicly indicate their place of residence to FT.
Or maybe several other designs will be rolled out -- one a day etc. A Coca Cola logo on Thursday, a Donald Duck one on Saturday and a Bald Eagle one for Tuesday voters?
Randy or techs can perhaps advise on whether that kind of thing is in the pipeline? However, I see USA voters who have the gold FT logo one as I do and I respectfully suggest one logo, and one logo only is reverted to.
Glen
As ScottC mentions above, it was not discussed by the present TalkBoard, or advised to us.
I am actually not against the broad concept, as a high voter turnout ensures a more representative TalkBoard reflecting a wide vote. ^
I do however feel the post below does address an important issue.
Originally Posted by sobore
I say more choices of Avatars! ^
These are good, but maybe a nice Uncle Sam head would do the trick!
So far no-one except this post has commented on why there are (at least) two different avatars around.
I am not sure why more than one Avatar design is needed, if it was decided by Admin that an "I voted" designator was good policy.
I personally would be offended to have the USA red/white/blue flag one next to my handle, as I am not American. As would many non Americans I feel sure. And would be appalled to find an Uncle Sam head there just as much. That is just ridiculous.
FT its a truly international board, and TalkBoard itself always has a good representation of non American residents among its members. Indeed it was a written requirement for that to be the case until quite recently.
Is that is what that one is all about - only USA registered voters get the red/white/blue flag type one? And if so why - as some folks do not publicly indicate their place of residence to FT.
Or maybe several other designs will be rolled out -- one a day etc. A Coca Cola logo on Thursday, a Donald Duck one on Saturday and a Bald Eagle one for Tuesday voters?
Randy or techs can perhaps advise on whether that kind of thing is in the pipeline? However, I see USA voters who have the gold FT logo one as I do and I respectfully suggest one logo, and one logo only is reverted to.
Glen
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Originally Posted by AJLondon
A related question: For a FTer who hasn't voted, could they still go and activate the "I Voted" avatar (without actually voting)?
I obviously can't test this myself, having already voted!
I obviously can't test this myself, having already voted!
Still, Much Ado About Nothing IMO...
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I was operating under the assumption that the default avatar selection was the FT logo "I voted" avatar and not the US flag "I voted" avatar. Is that correct?
Perhaps more non-US-based persons can test this out. More international representation and voting is something I certainly favor around here.
Perhaps more non-US-based persons can test this out. More international representation and voting is something I certainly favor around here.
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
Randy or techs can perhaps advise on whether that kind of thing is in the pipeline? However, I see USA voters who have the gold FT logo one as I do and I respectfully suggest one logo, and one logo only is reverted to.
Glen
Glen
I 100% agree. I live in the US and when I saw the two choices I could not understand why the US flag was one of the choices. This website is about diversity. Wasn't that one of the questions our candidates had to answer too??