On 8/21/06, Steve Bennett stevagewp@gmail.com wrote:
I see the problem in *theory* but not in *practice*. In practice there are very few disputes over consensus. The people who close these discussions tend to be clueful and have been around a while. They're not just random people - they deserve some respect.
There are few dissputes over consensus these days because generaly it is defined. Or do you want to see what would happen if a buracrat passed an admin at 69% or failed them at 81%?
When your friend says "hey I asked around and everyone wants to go bowling", do you say "what do you mean, 'everyone'? Did you get at least 75%?" No, you accept that they're not out to screw you over, and a good result will be achieved...
Steve
Except of course in this case I know what the percentage is and the arguments used and in theory at least I am in a position to draw my own judgement.