Boycott the Vote!
Nov 13, 2006, 8:39 pm
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
How/where are you tracking voting numbers? 
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That this tempest in a Canadian teapot may end up pushing the overall ballots cast in this TB election I'm sure an unintended but positive result.
Nov 13, 2006, 9:02 pm
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OK, let's put it this way.
A few people got their feelings hurt because they couldn't disguise their voting...or lack of same.
But this thread and the avatars raised the TB voting issue to, I predict, record heights. And to record voting levels or I'll eat my words.
And perhaps incentivized a few members to look into the TB voting process and candidates a little deeper. And perhaps vote for a few folks they thought would help build the future of FT.
So, bottomline, IMO, this whole issue is a positive for FT.
A few people got their feelings hurt because they couldn't disguise their voting...or lack of same.
But this thread and the avatars raised the TB voting issue to, I predict, record heights. And to record voting levels or I'll eat my words.
And perhaps incentivized a few members to look into the TB voting process and candidates a little deeper. And perhaps vote for a few folks they thought would help build the future of FT.
So, bottomline, IMO, this whole issue is a positive for FT.
Nov 13, 2006, 9:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Cholula
OK, let's put it this way.
A few people got their feelings hurt because they couldn't disguise their voting...or lack of same.
But this thread and the avatars raised the TB voting issue to, I predict, record heights. And to record voting levels or I'll eat my words.
And perhaps incentivized a few members to look into the TB voting process and candidates a little deeper. And perhaps vote for a few folks they thought would help build the future of FT.
So, bottomline, IMO, this whole issue is a positive for FT.
A few people got their feelings hurt because they couldn't disguise their voting...or lack of same.
But this thread and the avatars raised the TB voting issue to, I predict, record heights. And to record voting levels or I'll eat my words.
And perhaps incentivized a few members to look into the TB voting process and candidates a little deeper. And perhaps vote for a few folks they thought would help build the future of FT.
So, bottomline, IMO, this whole issue is a positive for FT.
And taught me how to turn on avatars.
Nov 13, 2006, 9:28 pm
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
Nice words, Cholula. "Spin" has never looked so good. 
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Yup. This thread reminded me to vote, which I did.
And taught me how to turn on avatars.
And taught me how to turn on avatars.
Nov 13, 2006, 9:32 pm
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Well history (both on and off FlyerTalk) has certainly proven that negative taken actions during a campaign often turn out to back-fire and produce a result exactly opposite of that which was intended. @:-)
Such is life.
Such is life.
Nov 13, 2006, 9:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Punki
Well history (both on and off FlyerTalk) has certainly proven that negative taken actions during a campaign often turn out to back-fire and produce a result exactly opposite of that which was intended. @:-)
Such is life.
Such is life.
I see you have decided on 4 of your 5 votes per your signature.
Look forward to seeing the avatar soon.
Nov 13, 2006, 9:41 pm
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
...<snip>......That there is in fact 2 choices. A FT one and a jingoistic USA flag one....<snip>...
Unless that term has an alternate definition in Australian slang, it would seem you went out of your way to be intentionally offensive to those of us who claim US citizenship.
Nov 13, 2006, 9:58 pm
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Originally Posted by SlowTrekker
Why would you think any image of the US flag, no matter how small or abstract, would qualify as "jingoistic"?
Either have 192 different flag Avatars for all UN countries - or none. Simple really.
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Nov 13, 2006, 10:35 pm
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Like techgirl I returned from the London MegaDo full of warm thoughts & feelings re: FT & FTers. I don't feel sad like her after reading the thread - instead incredulous. Folks, life is just too darn short to get so worked up over something like this!!!
Good grief - if you're going to put that kind of passion into arguments, how 'bout doing it on something that really matters in life vs a perceived problem on an internet bulletin board - and if you're going to continue picking apart various countries political processes & flags & where democracy started, could you do it in OMNI & leave Community to its normal purpose?
I do think it's funny, though, that the intent of the OP was to boycott voting & the result will probably be an increase in voting. 
Cheers.
Good grief - if you're going to put that kind of passion into arguments, how 'bout doing it on something that really matters in life vs a perceived problem on an internet bulletin board - and if you're going to continue picking apart various countries political processes & flags & where democracy started, could you do it in OMNI & leave Community to its normal purpose?
I do think it's funny, though, that the intent of the OP was to boycott voting & the result will probably be an increase in voting.
Cheers.
Nov 14, 2006, 12:27 am
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Originally Posted by Cholula
I think it's a superb idea and I congratulate Randy and staff on their creativity/imagination. And I predict we'll have a record voting turnout as a result.
Nov 14, 2006, 1:47 am
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Originally Posted by Teacher49
How do I get rid of the "I voted twice" avatar?
And when is that free turkey gonna arrive?
And when is that free turkey gonna arrive?
Originally Posted by chrissxb
go to MyFlyerTalk and then click on Edit Avatar
I have nothing against the avatars. My comment was meant as a joke.
Let me reverse my plea: How do I get an avatar that says, 'I voted ... twice!' nota bene ->:
Oh, well, still not very funny, but at least understood, I hope.
I, too, am a bit surprised that this whole thing can arouse such passions.
Last edited by Teacher49; Nov 14, 2006 at 1:55 am
Nov 14, 2006, 5:12 am
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SkiAdcock writes:
^ And isn't that the way life often goes.
I do think it's funny, though, that the intent of the OP was to boycott voting & the result will probably be an increase in voting.