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Originally Posted by the_traveler
(Post 8706242)
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
And I agree with RichMSN - it should be 2/3 of all TB and not just those voting on that specific issue! If so, I would propose changing that immediately as a first order of business. It needs to be 6 votes, not just 2/3 of the votes received. |
Originally Posted by RichMSN
(Post 8706857)
I'm under the impression that something could pass 1-0 with 8 abstentions. Is that true? Could someone on the current TalkBoard respond?
If so, I would propose changing that immediately as a first order of business. It needs to be 6 votes, not just 2/3 of the votes received. But an abstention is actually considered a vote. And, for the record, I've never abstained from a vote. Neither scenario above is likely to happen but any TB member is free to make a motion to change the voting rules at any time. |
Originally Posted by RichMSN
(Post 8702735)
I agree, but I would make sure it's 2/3 of the size of the body. In other words, regardless of the number of absent voters or abstentions, I would want 6 votes for any motion to pass.
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The 2/3rds majority makes sense to me as well. That said, hypothetical scenarios of a motion passing with a single vote for and no other votes cast is indeed a bit ridiculous. I don't think such a scenario was anticipated at the time the voting system was developed.
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