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Aug 16, 2008 | 12:42 pm
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Aug 16, 2008 | 1:28 pm
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I'm thinking that this idea falls within the ballpark of all that Randy has posted that he's considering regarding "the" motion that has been "discussed", and how to move forward from this point on.
I'm guessing he'll have read these comments, or the PM's that he's likely to have rec'd in response to his postings on the issue, and include it all in his work, no?
I'm guessing he'll have read these comments, or the PM's that he's likely to have rec'd in response to his postings on the issue, and include it all in his work, no?
Aug 16, 2008 | 1:48 pm
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FWIW, the TB is working diligently (and has been since the Freddies) on a new set of TB guidelines and operating procedures.
Speaking only for myself and only revealing my own words, I am hopeful the new TB process will be more flexible, clearer, more transparent and allow for more TB member AND poster input than the current process.
Speaking only for myself and only revealing my own words, I am hopeful the new TB process will be more flexible, clearer, more transparent and allow for more TB member AND poster input than the current process.
Aug 16, 2008 | 2:02 pm
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Aug 16, 2008 | 3:30 pm
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I'm thinking that this idea falls within the ballpark of all that Randy has posted that he's considering regarding "the" motion that has been "discussed", and how to move forward from this point on.
I'm guessing he'll have read these comments, or the PM's that he's likely to have rec'd in response to his postings on the issue, and include it all in his work, no?
I'm guessing he'll have read these comments, or the PM's that he's likely to have rec'd in response to his postings on the issue, and include it all in his work, no?
Aug 16, 2008 | 4:20 pm
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I am not sure the Talkboard actually operates under Roberts Rules of Order. They did not when I was on the Board. If they are, then there are procedures as part of RRO that allows for motions to be rescinded.
Aug 16, 2008 | 8:30 pm
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I'm definitely not the Roberts expert here. Perhaps one of my compadres will elaborate the issues.
Aug 17, 2008 | 10:15 am
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IME, the TB operates under a modified RRoO. One of the very frustrating things about serving on the TB to date, to me, has been the lack of written rules, procedures and guidelines for the TB. It's hard to be effective and accountable when no one knows for certain what the rules are, other than vague notions and a long list of precedents.
Hopefully the guidelines project will create more flexibility in terms of allowing debate and public input before a motion is finalized and also allow for amendments to motions during debate before voting on the motion starts.
That's what I'm arguing for in the private TB forum, anyway....
Other TB members may feel differently.
Hopefully the guidelines project will create more flexibility in terms of allowing debate and public input before a motion is finalized and also allow for amendments to motions during debate before voting on the motion starts.
That's what I'm arguing for in the private TB forum, anyway....
Other TB members may feel differently.
Aug 17, 2008 | 12:15 pm
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IME, the TB operates under a modified RRoO. One of the very frustrating things about serving on the TB to date, to me, has been the lack of written rules, procedures and guidelines for the TB. It's hard to be effective and accountable when no one knows for certain what the rules are, other than vague notions and a long list of precedents.
Aug 17, 2008 | 12:19 pm
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How about the following motion:
"Other TB members may feel differently" shall be assumed to be at the end of every post by a TB member unless specifically stated otherwise.
That might cut down the bulk of this forum substantially!
"Other TB members may feel differently" shall be assumed to be at the end of every post by a TB member unless specifically stated otherwise.
That might cut down the bulk of this forum substantially!
Aug 17, 2008 | 12:23 pm
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Aug 17, 2008 | 12:51 pm
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I feel some use this line to make a point or to be snotty. It could be omitted in just about every location.
Aug 17, 2008 | 1:03 pm
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From m-w.com:
Main Entry: 1fi·as·co
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural fi·as·coes
Etymology: French, from Italian, from fare fiasco, literally, to make a bottle
Date: circa 1854
: a complete failure
So sorry you did not agree with the host of this private bulletin board making a decision to implement another decision from years ago. However, your use of the word "fiasco" is completely incorrect.
Main Entry: 1fi·as·co
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural fi·as·coes
Etymology: French, from Italian, from fare fiasco, literally, to make a bottle
Date: circa 1854
: a complete failure
So sorry you did not agree with the host of this private bulletin board making a decision to implement another decision from years ago. However, your use of the word "fiasco" is completely incorrect.
Aug 17, 2008 | 1:16 pm
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However other TB members might disagree.
Aug 17, 2008 | 1:26 pm
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