[EM] Newbie to the list here
Hi! I have read some archived discussions before, but this is my first post. I have not yet seen any post in which a newbie introduces himself, so I do not know the etiquette for doing that on this list. If there are any formal (or unformal) rules pertaining to that for this list, I would be most grateful if I were directed to them. Yours, Nordic Voting Nerd Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info
Re: [EM] Newbie to the list here
I don't believe there is a standard way to introduce yourself, yet; but I think there should be. So: welcome to the list! What I'd like to know about you and other newbies is: -What country or countries are you involved in? -What's your twitter handle if any? (Mine, for voting-related matters, is bettercount_us). -Any comments on your positions on voting methods? Favorite method, more interested in single/multi winner, more interested in rated/ranked methods, etc. Jameson 2012/3/12 Peter Gustafsson mining...@hotmail.com Hi! I have read some archived discussions before, but this is my first post. I have not yet seen any post in which a newbie introduces himself, so I do not know the etiquette for doing that on this list. If there are any formal (or unformal) rules pertaining to that for this list, I would be most grateful if I were directed to them. Yours, Nordic Voting Nerd Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info
Re: [EM] Newbie to the list here
Hi Peter, 3. I think that plurality is the worst possible of the voting systems that do not involve randomness, except for antiplurality voting. Nice, I got as far as I think that plurality is the worst possible... before thinking to myself I have antiplurality performing worse, and what do you know, you thought of that. And random methods are a pretty good exception too. 4. I have been checking in the electowiki archives once in a blue moon for some time, and finally decided to subscribe. 7. I have not seen any (not that I have looked for it all that studiously) FAQ being reposted. What is the best way of knowing whether a topic has been flogged to death before one posts on it yet again? Since it seems that you know about the archives I don't think there is anything else you can consult. There is no gospel truth on this list... We have total agreement on very little. It would be interesting to come up with a FAQ that outlines the various positions people take on age old issues. But I guess a lot of perspectives could be attributed to exactly one person each. And I'm not sure a collaborative approach would ever complete a version that everybody would be happy with... Kevin Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info
