18-08-2002 07:20									#1
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Question: Should a single poll thread be able to officially poll more than one item- such as more than one amendment-- using grouping, with each individual poll abiding by the COL?

Options: Yes / No

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	18-08-2002 07:24									#2
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I'm sorry not to have a pre poll discussion on this but it is a pretty simple question. This would insure us the ability to make rapid reforms to the constitution fixing small errors, and also save space. For instance one amendment that would simply edit a single line of the COL should not be given the same major coverage as a large amendment.

This is to save on clutter, mainly.


This is also my very first poll. I thought I might as well do it on a non-critical matter because I'd hate to screw it up. Feel free to discuss before voting! A yes will allow the COL to be updated a tad bit smoother.

EDIT:

As outline by the COL, the very first post would have to include the information needed for a single poll, for each individual poll inside (although likely with a single expiration date). This would require a lengthy unbiased first post, but that's better than ten short posts in separate threads.

	18-08-2002 07:25									#3
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Sure. (Yes).

Are you sure pre-poll discussion isn't required in the COL?

	18-08-2002 07:27									#4
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Never mind. It just recommends pre-poll discussion.

	18-08-2002 07:29									#5
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quote: Those who wish to put up a poll are strongly recommended to first discuss the issue in another thread, and bounce around possible options for voting.

And I do apologize. But I do not see how that would effect this poll too much, given the simplicity, any discussion can easily be done in here.


EDIT: Damn you beat me!

	18-08-2002 17:18									#6
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I suggest that at least the polls included in a multiple poll are dealing of a common subject, otherwise we would see titles such as : multiple poll on miscellaneous matters.

	18-08-2002 17:41									#7
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Sure, this is a great idea! DAVOUT's change is unnecessary IMHO, if there are multiple misscelaneous subjects it will most likely be unclear anyways.

Ignore those people that say it should've been discussed first . For something this simple, it is unnecessary

	18-08-2002 19:43									#8
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Before voting, I'd like an explanation : does it completely ban the group voting, or does it just ban several questions to be asked ?

For example, will a poll like

quote: "What should our term limits be ? -Group A - 1 term -Group A - 2 terms -Group A - 3 terms -Group B - none"

be allowed should your amendment pass ?
I'll hold my vote until the nasxer. I overall think grouping answers is excellent, while grouping questions is bad.

	18-08-2002 19:50									#9
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Spiff, I believe that is already allowed

Anyway I think it'll be funny if 'No' for this wins. I should post 10 amendments right after.. nah that would be malicious.

	18-08-2002 20:08									#10
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Yes , it should .

	18-08-2002 20:13									#11
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I don't see why they shouldn't, if whoever posted the poll feels that it's necessary.
I vote yes.

	18-08-2002 20:21									#12
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While archiving former polls, I came across this:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=54676

It is a poll by timeline for 3 separate amendments. It is exactly what I am talking about. It's already been done. Let's make it legal

The reason I'd like the legality assured is so that there is no argument against an amendment or poll because it is with another in the same thread.

	18-08-2002 21:20									#13
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I am going to bump this so it will get some votes. Hows about removing the topped elections?

	18-08-2002 21:46									#14
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quote: Originally posted by Epistax While archiving former polls, I came across this: http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=54676 It is a poll by timeline for 3 separate amendments. It is exactly what I am talking about. It's already been done. Let's make it legal The reason I'd like the legality assured is so that there is no argument against an amendment or poll because it is with another in the same thread.

hi ,

that is the kind of poll that we should have all the time , ....

yes

have a nice day

	19-08-2002 00:24									#15
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As long as such polls are very clear, which I am not convinced they would be.

For example, civman's BOR poll had several options.

Item A yes
Item A no
Item B yes
Item B no
Item C yes
Item C no

In which case it would need to allow multiple votes, but multiple votes would also allow people to vote yes and no to the same issue, or to accidentally only vote yes to one and not vote for any others, which would deprive them of the chance to vote on the other issues.

Yes, it is possible this would work fine and be completely clear, but I am not convinced a Bush-Gore Florida situation would not occur. What? I voted for who? I thought I was voting for something else!

I also don't think it's a major problem. IF the amendments are minor enough not to warrant their own separate poll, then they're not important to warrant separate amendments. Make them one amendment. If they're minor, it'll likely pass anyways.

Or perhaps I'm not understanding what you mean by grouping amendments.

Do you mean:

Pass Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12?
Yes
No

Or separate Yes/No for each amendment?

The first way is better.

	19-08-2002 00:50									#16
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Captain: It would have to be a yes/no for each. I see where you're getting with confusion, but being forced to vote for something because you like the other things with it (first way) is absurd. That is how modern bills are done in the US and I find it horrid.

As far as someone voting yes and no on the same option, all that does is hurt how that person wanted to vote, and no one else. It's weaker than both a yes and a no, so it can't be used for malicious intent. Accidently voting for both yes and no is simply another way of accidently voting for yes instead of no, or reverse, just doesn't hurt as much,

Edit: It would be quite easy to make an understandable poll like this. Options such as:
Cheese is good: YES
Cheese is good: NO
I like cows: YES
I like cows: NO
Shouting SPOOOON makes you cool: YES
Shouting SPOOOON makes you cool: NO

	19-08-2002 14:30									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Captain As long as such polls are very clear, which I am not convinced they would be. For example, civman's BOR poll had several options. Item A yes Item A no Item B yes Item B no Item C yes Item C no In which case it would need to allow multiple votes, but multiple votes would also allow people to vote yes and no to the same issue, or to accidentally only vote yes to one and not vote for any others, which would deprive them of the chance to vote on the other issues. Yes, it is possible this would work fine and be completely clear, but I am not convinced a Bush-Gore Florida situation would not occur. What? I voted for who? I thought I was voting for something else! I also don't think it's a major problem. IF the amendments are minor enough not to warrant their own separate poll, then they're not important to warrant separate amendments. Make them one amendment. If they're minor, it'll likely pass anyways. Or perhaps I'm not understanding what you mean by grouping amendments. Do you mean: Pass Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12? Yes No Or separate Yes/No for each amendment? The first way is better.

hi ,

, intresting , a mix with the best of each would do it

that example you brought up was also good

have a nice day

	19-08-2002 20:18									#18
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Is this an amendment to the CoL?

	20-08-2002 00:05									#19
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quote: Originally posted by jdjdjd Is this an amendment to the CoL?

I don't think so. There certainly isn't any text that would go in the CoL. I think Epistax just wanted to establish this type of poll as an acceptable format, so that the court doesn't have to worry about their validity.

	21-08-2002 14:54									#20
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quote: Originally posted by jdjdjd Is this an amendment to the CoL?

hi ,



it could be intresting to add it , ...;why not

have a nice day

	21-08-2002 18:54									#21
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This poll is now past. To recap, people need no longer to fear when making multiple official polls under a single thread, as long as each individual poll follows the rules!

	21-08-2002 19:30									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Epistax This poll is now past. To recap, people need no longer to fear when making multiple official polls under a single thread, as long as each individual poll follows the rules!

Okay maybe a spupid question , but what are the rule's ?

	21-08-2002 20:07									#23
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As the poll stated, each individual poll in the thread must follow the COL, whatever they may say. Every poll must be explained in the first post, every option in every poll must be explained (aside from yes and no).

This way if the COL gets updated with new poll rules, they follow straight through to these.

	22-08-2002 22:11									#24
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quote: Originally posted by Epistax As the poll stated, each individual poll in the thread must follow the COL, whatever they may say. Every poll must be explained in the first post, every option in every poll must be explained (aside from yes and no). This way if the COL gets updated with new poll rules, they follow straight through to these.

hi ,



that is good , no more confusing stuff , just follow the COL

even when some shall argue that it aint good , well at least now there is some clarity about it

have a nice day