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[Jonah Aragon <jonah AT triplebit.net>]

Can you elaborate on why instant-runoff voting isn’t an acceptable 
alternative for multiple choice proposals? 

Jonah

> On Jul 20, 2018, at 7:15 PM, Al Beano <albino AT autistici.org> wrote:
> 
> Recent events suggest that we should clarify a set of voting rules.
> 
> My view is that all proposals submitted to the ML (or DokuWiki as the case 
> may be) should be subject so a simple yes/no vote, and pass with a majority 
> over 50%. A tie would result in the status quo being preserved. No other 
> options would be allowed.
> 
> This system means that all proposals that pass have the full support of the 
> majority of voters. Proposals with more complex implementation details 
> (e.g. the current one re "Reintroduction of past proposals") can be formed 
> however the person writing them wants - including by gathering the thoughts 
> of members using the ML or other means - but they bear no weight until 
> ratified by a simple majority of members.
> 
> albino
> 
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