But we are voting for people who actively participate in flat earth talks and have a keen interest in the FES. But as for the structure idea. That won't work either. No discussion will end in 2 days. You have been saying that this voting isn't fair for 2 days alone.
Markjo has been arguing that the earth is round for years is an even better example.
All voting for anything will always include a popularity contest, that can't be avoided. But will these votes be any different after weeks of talks about what they should do? No. Not unless you fall out with somebody, in that case it's another popularity contest.
Yeah this is moving swiftly. But it's only because it would make no difference when the votes took place.
I dunno maybe it's just in my own head but I was under the impression that we had a rough idea about what the council would do.
May I suggest this very quickly put together council structure (I have no problem if you want to make a better job of it).
A six member council with three different roles, Council Community Representative, Council Community Member and Council Flat Earth Theory Representative:
Council Community RepresentativeTwo members of the council act as the community representative. They highlight issues to do with the forum that members may have a concern about (i.e. unjust bans, inappropriate mod behaviour or the request to ban a member etc...) they also promote the flat earth society and act as it's representative within the media.
Council Flat Earth Theory RepresentativeTwo members of the council act as the conduit of knowledge for any flat earth theories that may develop from forum discusions or new evidence. They are responsible for bringing any new or revised flat earth theories to the council to be voted on and passed. They update the FAQ and revise the wikki.
Community Council MemberTwo members of the council act as independant council members and are required to represent the community and vote on important issues. They ensure the proceedings of council meetings are made transparent and publish the issues that were raised and voted on in council meetings. They also collate the votes from the council meetings and publish each council members voting position.
Each member of the council irrespective of their title should:Promote the views of the flat earth community that they represent.
To vote on issues that have been raised within the council that require a vote.
To bring any
relevant issues to the council that the community wants to be discussed and possibly voted on.
All six council members must vote, however only four votes are required for a motion to pass. If a member chooses not to vote then a 2/3 majority is required from the remaining council members. If there are not enough council members to provide a 2/3 majority then a hung council is called and a new election for council members is required.
On issues that change the constitution of the council a 100% vote is required if this is not achievable a hung council is called and a new election of council members is required.
At any time 50% of the council can call for a new council election.
The council is required to sit every month. A new council election is called every 6 months.
Like I said I just did this 'on the pack of a fag packet' so please feel free to change it or not implement it at all. But you do need some kind of structure to the council and some rules that you can apply when your voting on or discussing issues.