> Alain: Consensus is not the equivalent of Unanimity.
> In my opinion, a consensus is quite similar to a
> majority except that dissenting views and other
> concerns of minorities are taken into account in
> the final decision. A consensus is thus the best
> (majority) compromise ... [cutting Alain off]
Anthony: Thus making everyone unhappy?
Alain: Your cynical, Anthony.
Anthony: Most decisions take minority views into
account. Even with plain majority rule, they can
propose amendments, etc. But if the majority does not
like it, it does not happen.
Alain: Taking into account a minority's concerns does
not mean listening to them and then acting as one
wishes. It means making an amendment. Its a question
of judgement and fairness, particular for the one who
plays the role of consensus-maker.
Alain: To simplify things, however, let's just call it
decision-making by majority-vote with provisions for
taking into account (or at least listen to) dissenting
minority views.
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