Posted by Willful on September 20, 2013, at 12:47:45
In reply to Re: autocracy » Dr. Bob, posted by twinleaf on September 19, 2013, at 23:16:11
I don't think it's possible for Bob to do what you're asking Twinleaf, although I understand why you feel that a vote would yield a definitive answer about participant opinion.
I do think a vote would be divisive and not helpful on matter that are as crucial to the running of a message board as blocking and other core matters of right and wrong, which I think must ultimately be in the domain of the person responsible for the board-- who is Bob. None of us bear this responsiblity and therfore none of us really are in the right position to make the ultimate decisions.
But a vote on these matters would I think inflame everyone here-- and if I"m correct that it is in Bob's perview to make these decisions-- would only lead to frustration, disappointment and a sense of impotence on the part of other participants. It's true we don't have the role of making ultimate decisions-- but I think Bob has shown himself to be open to our opinion on other, less core, and less sensitive matters. I hope we will find him open on other matters if they anyone raises them.
I suppose you can say this is an autocracy-- but maybe we haven't tested the limits of our potential participation--
Willful
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