On Mar 21, 2007, at 12:41 PM, Slim Virgin wrote:
I worry about the poll thing. When you're dealing with policy, you have to know that the new proposal is consistent with other policies and guidelines, consistent in letter *and* spirit. A poll might attract 200 editors who know about the policies and have carefully considered all the implications, which is great, but what if it attracts 200 editors who've barely read them?
I see your point, and I share you concerns about trolls on these polls.
Maybe a safeguard can be put in place by having a proper process to close the poll, although I am not sure how this would work and who would be given the power to close the poll.
As this public polling was Jimbo's idea (I personally think that polls are indeed, evil), I would like to hear his comments about the potential pitfalls and the unintended consequences of voting.
-- Jossi