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Do we agree to admit Master Zen to the team?
This poll is closed.
White 6 50.00%
Black 0 0%
Abstain 6 50.00%
Total: 12 voters 100%
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Sir Ralph is offline Sir Ralph
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Dec 2001
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  Old Post 16-03-2003 12:58
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Returning to the issue of veto, I propose that any new member must pass a poll, with a twist. Some groups use an interesting approach known as the black ball. In these groups when a membership issue is voted on it is done so with a box containing marbles. There are many white balls and a few black. Each member in turn reaches into the box and deposits a ball into a third compartment. When each has done so, the contents of the third compartment are examined by all. If the deposited balls are all white, the applicant is accepted. If there is a single black ball, he or she is rejected.

That sort of system works with a small number of people. It ensures that no one is forced to coexist with someone completely anathema to them. It does require that people be reasonable and not petty with their choices.

If we do this, then we would post a poll with White, Black, Abstain as the only options. A single Black vote would deny the application. Abstain would have no effect. People granted admission would see the forum and see the number of voters. People denied would never see it.


Here's how it goes.

Vote White for yes, let him in.
Vote Black for no, I have very strong reasons for not wanting this person on the team.
Vote Abstain if you do not care either way.

If after 48 hours there are no votes for Black, and assuming that a reasonable number of people vote White or Abstain, then Master Zen will be granted entrance to the team. A single Black vote would deny entry.

zeit is offline zeit
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Sep 2002
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  Old Post 16-03-2003 17:31
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I think he's a welcome addition, quite enthusiastic and active, at least in the ISDG.

White from me.

DeepO is offline DeepO

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Jan 2002
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Don't know him, so Abstain.

DeepO

Shiber is offline Shiber
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Jul 2002
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  Old Post 16-03-2003 17:56
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Got spare money?

I get faint flashbacks of Master Zen from the OT forum... other than that, I remember nothing.
Does anybody know this guy? Could you write a few words about his character?

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Sir Ralph is offline Sir Ralph
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I know he's enthusiastic, a nice guy and a civer at heart. We should keep the OT out of this discussion. If this would be important, I wouldn't have joined nye's team for instance, as I don't share his political PoV. But as civer and Strategy forum newcomer he's welcome. A white ball from me.

But he hasn't decided yet, the other teams try to seduce him. If he decides to join us, I would welcome him.

Shiber is offline Shiber
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It has nothing to do with politics nor anything else from OT. I just remember his nick and avatar, I don't actually remember any of his posts (though I'd gladly listen to his opinions anytime).
White ball from me.

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Sir Ralph is offline Sir Ralph
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Interesting. 3 white balls by post, only 2 in the poll. Where's the third?

Shiber is offline Shiber
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It's mine. I forgot to vote.
Should be ok now.

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Apr 2002
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  Old Post 16-03-2003 22:28
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We should keep the OT out of this discussion. If this would be important, I wouldn't have joined nye's team for instance, as I don't share his political PoV.


Our team, Sir Ralph. Yours as much as mine, and everyone elses.

Politics change, and people change. Friends can usually respect some differences on issues.

White from me. Actually, I really like the international flavour of GS and Master Zen adds nicely to that, as well as being a good civ'er.

Sir Ralph is offline Sir Ralph
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Yes of course, that's why I wrote that the OT should be irrelevant for making a decision here. I just had the opinion, that Shiber wanted to justify Master Zen from his posts in the OT, which was a wrong assumption after I reread what he wrote.

Arrian is offline Arrian
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Jul 2001
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White from me.

-Arrian

alva is offline alva
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Don't know the guy, so I'm going to abstain from this one.

Arrian is offline Arrian
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This is officially irrelevent now, since Master Zen chose to join GoW.

-Arrian

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Mar 2002
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That's a shame .... oh well, nevermind.

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He will join eventually....

Shiber is offline Shiber
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