Scott K wrote:
I've been too swamped to post this to the list yet, but this is an important point that hasn't really been covered. Topher has considerably less time and experience with the UUG than the other candidates. From what I've seen, he's really only been involved this semester, while the other candidates have at least two years of experience with the club. One of these candidates will not be around after next year, but Topher will be.
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Incidentally, I won't be around two more full years and would like to further endorse my candidacy for both the librarian position and the Propraganda director (assuming "the man" relents and accepts my valid nomination). I'll adress this in a following message.So, you think that people should vote for you to be our next librarian based on the fact that you claim you won't be around for another term. I find that idea absolutely revolting. One of the many ideas of the Open Source community that I find so appealing is that everything is merit-based. I doubt that Linus has ever thought to himself, "Heh, this guy has been submitting kernel patches for 5 years now. They all suck, but I'm sure he's tried really hard. I'm going to include one of them just because he's been trying for so long."
Scott K <-- Vote me for Librarian!
The positions that we are voting for should be filled by the people that we believe have the most merit for a particular position. If you really think that because Erin and Scott have been members of the club longer than I have that it makes them better candidates, then just say that. Personally, I don't want anybody to vote for me unless they think that I will be a better president that the other two candidates. Anything else would be a gross disservice to everyone involved with the UUG.
-- Topher Fischer "Urging you to vote responsibly"
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