Boycott the Vote!
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Originally Posted by chexfan
But honestly, does it really matter?
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Originally Posted by chexfan
So you're saying there's a 2 Starred, 3 Striped American flag...?
Or better yet, that the stars on the US Flag are in order and even?
Or better yet, that the stars on the US Flag are in order and even?
Originally Posted by chexfan
It's a purported representation of the American flag, when the same flag inconsistencies exist w/ other nations. One could logically say that it is a bad ripoff of the flag from Chile, Liberia or Puerto Rico.
But honestly, does it really matter?
But honestly, does it really matter?
Does it matter? If not, then why even comment about someone's idea about it, make an issue of the matter or even ask these questions you've asked about the matter?
Only one non-national avatar, and this matter wouldn't have even come up.
Personally, I'm amused by this avatar debate. And a little controversy definitely drums up voter interest.
Last edited by GUWonder; Nov 13, 2006 at 4:02 pm
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Randy and tech guys:
Why not send a mass Private Message to all members reminding them of the vote? It seems to me this should be easy enough to do and would definitely get out the vote without any major intrusion (such as a popup ad) or any "unknown labeling" after a member has voted.
In general, I agree with the sentiment of this thread and I do not feel that, by default, the "I Voted" avatar should be shown. I do disagree with some of the statements (both factual and not) made about the U.S. election system and agree that this topic does not belong in this thread.
Why not send a mass Private Message to all members reminding them of the vote? It seems to me this should be easy enough to do and would definitely get out the vote without any major intrusion (such as a popup ad) or any "unknown labeling" after a member has voted.
In general, I agree with the sentiment of this thread and I do not feel that, by default, the "I Voted" avatar should be shown. I do disagree with some of the statements (both factual and not) made about the U.S. election system and agree that this topic does not belong in this thread.
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Originally Posted by Shareholder
Until the administrators remove the "I voted" logo from username posts of those who have voted in the FT election, I am calling on those who have not yet voted, to boycott the TalkBoard vote. This is an intrusion on our privacy and goes against the basic principles of democratic participation. I have been a candidate on three occasions and would normally encourage a high turnout. But this action is a return to the Salem Witch Hunts and cannot be tolerated in our community.
I respectfully ask for an explanation of this practice, why it was adopted and at who's initiative.
I respectfully ask for an explanation of this practice, why it was adopted and at who's initiative.
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Not good examples. All of the places you've mentioned above only have one star on their flag. The avatar with the flag has at least two stars showing in part.
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Originally Posted by sobore
I say more choices of Avatars! ^
These are good, but maybe a nice Uncle Sam head would do the trick!
These are good, but maybe a nice Uncle Sam head would do the trick!
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Wow.
I just got back from the fantastic London Do (which in and of itself was a great reminder of what I *love* about FlyerTalk) and open up to a thread encouraging people to boycott the vote because Randy made an attempt to remind folks that there is an election going on?
This really makes me sad.
I just got back from the fantastic London Do (which in and of itself was a great reminder of what I *love* about FlyerTalk) and open up to a thread encouraging people to boycott the vote because Randy made an attempt to remind folks that there is an election going on?
This really makes me sad.
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Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
Malaysia, maybe?
Back to flag class for me.
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Originally Posted by techgirl
Wow.
I just got back from the fantastic London Do (which in and of itself was a great reminder of what I *love* about FlyerTalk) and open up to a thread encouraging people to boycott the vote because Randy made an attempt to remind folks that there is an election going on?
This really makes me sad.
I just got back from the fantastic London Do (which in and of itself was a great reminder of what I *love* about FlyerTalk) and open up to a thread encouraging people to boycott the vote because Randy made an attempt to remind folks that there is an election going on?
This really makes me sad.
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Originally Posted by techgirl
Wow.
I just got back from the fantastic London Do (which in and of itself was a great reminder of what I *love* about FlyerTalk) and open up to a thread encouraging people to boycott the vote because Randy made an attempt to remind folks that there is an election going on?
This really makes me sad.
I just got back from the fantastic London Do (which in and of itself was a great reminder of what I *love* about FlyerTalk) and open up to a thread encouraging people to boycott the vote because Randy made an attempt to remind folks that there is an election going on?
This really makes me sad.
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Since the "controversy" broke out, voting has ramped up tremendously.
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