Posted by twinleaf on December 13, 2010, at 0:43:59
In reply to Re: realistic possibilities, posted by Solstice on December 12, 2010, at 23:59:19
That is such a clear description of how you envision the Council working, Solstice. I also think that it would go a long way towards resolving the distress Babble has been suffering from. I hope that Bob will see the advantages of an appointment system such as the one you describe.
I think that the great majority of long-time posters - the ones we would want to be on our Council - would not want to campaign or participate in an election. Almost everyone probably feels the way Sigi does; several long-time posters, such as Dinah and gg, have already said so. The selection system you describe, combining volunteering and appointing. seems ideal. I hope Bob will find that it suits his purposes. Somehow, it doesn't seem reasonable to agree on the most challenging issue - having a Council with power to modify blocks- only to have the whole concept fail over one small point - how members are chosen.
Sigi, you have been such a terrific presence here, combining warmth, humor and brainpower. If we get a Council, I hope you can serve (comfortably) on it!
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