Recommendations for TB Election
Nov 15, 2012, 1:32 am
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Recommendations for TB Election
I would suggest to TB (due to the timing, likely the new TB) to have a look into the "rules" for election.
I did read the headlines for all TB votes for the last years to find the current rules. This is the last vote I found;
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...-election.html
Before I propose improvements, is this the current version? I saw a link yesterday on this forum but either Im blind or its redacted?
I did read the headlines for all TB votes for the last years to find the current rules. This is the last vote I found;
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...-election.html
Before I propose improvements, is this the current version? I saw a link yesterday on this forum but either Im blind or its redacted?
Nov 15, 2012, 1:36 pm
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I would like to see an interactive election forum where the members could ask follow up questions of the candidates. I would have enjoyed the chance to ask some candidates follow-up questions in the election forum, and I do see some interaction among candidates there, but members do not have the opportunity to ask candidates to expand on their answers.
I would also like to see a rule that those candidates that don't participate in the public election forum be removed from the ballot prior to voting.
I would also like to see a rule that those candidates that don't participate in the public election forum be removed from the ballot prior to voting.
Nov 15, 2012, 1:44 pm
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I would like to see an interactive election forum where the members could ask follow up questions of the candidates. I would have enjoyed the chance to ask some candidates follow-up questions in the election forum, and I do see some interaction among candidates there, but members do not have the opportunity to ask candidates to expand on their answers.
I would also like to see a rule that those candidates that don't participate in the public election forum be removed from the ballot prior to voting.
I would also like to see a rule that those candidates that don't participate in the public election forum be removed from the ballot prior to voting.
While I understand the thought of removing those who don't participate from the ballot, I don't know that I'm comfortable with that, in part because there may be unusual circumstances that render a candidate unable to participate in the debate, but able to serve if elected.
Nov 15, 2012, 3:42 pm
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I would suggest to TB (due to the timing, likely the new TB) to have a look into the "rules" for election.
I did read the headlines for all TB votes for the last years to find the current rules. This is the last vote I found;
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...-election.html
Before I propose improvements, is this the current version? I saw a link yesterday on this forum but either Im blind or its redacted?
I did read the headlines for all TB votes for the last years to find the current rules. This is the last vote I found;
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/town-...-election.html
Before I propose improvements, is this the current version? I saw a link yesterday on this forum but either Im blind or its redacted?
I'm happy to hear proposed improvements, but as far as I'm concerned, the TB is in limbo until the new members are seated. Anything else would be unfair and unwieldy at this point.
Nov 15, 2012, 5:43 pm
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Nov 15, 2012, 6:03 pm
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Heartily disagree. One of best TB members ever had these thoughtful and apt remarks about his not participating in the debate.
Nov 15, 2012, 6:24 pm
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Is there a full moon!?! 
Nov 15, 2012, 8:47 pm
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I would like to see an interactive election forum where the members could ask follow up questions of the candidates. I would have enjoyed the chance to ask some candidates follow-up questions in the election forum, and I do see some interaction among candidates there, but members do not have the opportunity to ask candidates to expand on their answers.
In other words, TalkBoard Topics can advance further discussion by non-candidates as needed, even during the campaign. Especially if the candidates reply in the candidates-only subforum rather than here.
This is just my opinion since I don't moderate this forum and since I'm not running for re-election this year (or next year either due to the term limits I managed to corral 6 votes for a year ago).
Nov 16, 2012, 10:05 am
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I would like to see an interactive election forum where the members could ask follow up questions of the candidates. I would have enjoyed the chance to ask some candidates follow-up questions in the election forum, and I do see some interaction among candidates there, but members do not have the opportunity to ask candidates to expand on their answers.
I would also like to see a rule that those candidates that don't participate in the public election forum be removed from the ballot prior to voting.
I would also like to see a rule that those candidates that don't participate in the public election forum be removed from the ballot prior to voting.
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Nov 16, 2012, 12:38 pm
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What I'd actually like to see is the tolerance level for what appear to be joke candidates lowered significantly. It simply wastes time for those who are seriously looking for information upon which to base their votes.
Nov 16, 2012, 12:59 pm
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TB can be a mite serious at times and I'll only add a little levity couldn't hurt on occasion, at least IMHO.
Nov 16, 2012, 1:07 pm
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Nov 16, 2012, 1:23 pm
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Nov 16, 2012, 1:28 pm
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I do understand what you mean though.I think better scroll past any "trolls", and let those wanting have a laugh.
Hard to control or censor. Problem is the opposite, too little involvment and postings.
However, if this becomes a big problem, like a group of members just want to make fun of the election, and totally blast the debate forum, we will need some cooperation from mods and CD. Even though mods have limited moderations powers on the debate forum, we are still bound by TOS, so off-topic posts/comments could be deleted.
Nov 16, 2012, 1:32 pm
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Most of the debates doesnt have more than 20-30 posts this year so it cant be that big of a problem, but as soon as you identify posters you dont want to support starting at question 1, you could put them on ignore list.
Some might not have candidates left at the end though
Side effect is of course that you ignore them in all other forums as well.