[WikiEN-l] Bus Uncle

[Ray Saintonge]

Thomas Dalton wrote:

>>Three people saying that they like an article is not "established
>>consensus".  Moreover, Tony's concerns show that there *isn't* a consensus
>>that this article should be FA.
>>    
>>
>Three people saying they like an article *and no-one saying they
>don't* is consensus. Generally, it is only necessary to speak up if
>you disagree with something. Yes-men serve little purpose in consensus
>driven decision making.
>
To protect a consensus then it is important to make sure that one not 
advertise that opinions are being sought. ;-)
I think that your definition of consensus is flexible enough to allow 
for the participation of yes-men when it suits your purposes.

>There is a difference between consensus and unanimous assent. One
>person objecting, without discussion, does not destroy consensus.
>
Yes there is a difference.  Whether a single objector destroys consensus 
depends on the circumstances.

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