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Voronwë_the_Faithful
Post subject: VOTE OVER: Interim Vote on Mission Statement
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BALLOT #30
This is an interim ballot to clear our desk of all the options offered by committee members. Once this vote is concluded, we will no longer make textual changes to the MS that the committee proposes to the membership but we will continue to discuss how all this will be presented to the members.

Introduction:
The Mission Statement can use one of two possible openings. In the first two questions, you would rank options within both openings. Then, when you have ranked your first choice for each possible opening, in Question 3 you will state which of these openings you prefer, and in Question 4 you will rank your choice for the text in blue.

QUESTION 1: IF the Mission statement opens with “democratically governed,” rank your choices among the following six options:

A1: Board77 is a democratically governed [internet/online/messageboard] community where members gather from around the world to cultivate friendships and engage in discussion. Our conversations cover any topic of interest to our members, from current events and philosophy to fine arts and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

A2: Board77 is a democratically governed [internet/online/messageboard] community where members gather from around the world to cultivate friendships and engage in discussion. Our shared enthusiasm is for the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, but we embrace any topic of interest to our members.

B1. Board77 is a democratically governed [internet/online/messageboard] community where members gather from around the world for lighthearted conversation, in-depth discussion, and creative collaboration. Our discourse covers any topic of interest to our members, from current events and philosophy to fine arts and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

B2. Board77 is a democratically governed [internet/online/messageboard] community where members gather from around the world for lighthearted conversation, in-depth discussion, and creative collaboration. Our shared enthusiasm is for the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, but we embrace any topic of interest to our members.

C. Board77 is a democratically governed [internet/online/messageboard] community where members gather from around the world to discuss any topic of interest to our members, from current events and philosophy to fine arts and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

D. Board77 is a democratically governed [internet/online/messageboard] community where members gather from around the world to discuss a wide array of topics, such as Tolkien, philosophy, politics, and enjoy lighthearted chat.

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred:
#1=
#2=
#3=
#4=
#5=
#6=

QUESTION 2: IF the Mission statement opens with “international,” rank the following seven choices.

A1. B77 is an international [internet/online/messageboard]
community. We strive to provide democratically governed forums where members can cultivate friendships and engage in discussion. Our conversations cover any topic of interest to our members, from current events and philosophy to fine arts and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

A2. B77 is an international [internet/online/messageboard]
community. We strive to provide democratically governed forums where members can cultivate friendships and engage in discussion. Our shared enthusiasm is for the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, but we embrace any topic of interest to our members.

B1. B77 is an international [internet/online/messageboard] community. We strive to provide democratically governed forums where members can engage in lighthearted conversation, in-depth discussion, and creative collaboration. Our forums cover any topic of interest to our members, from current events and philosophy to fine arts and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

B2. B77 is an international [internet/online/messageboard] community. We strive to provide democratically governed forums where members can engage in lighthearted conversation, in-depth discussion, and creative collaboration. Our shared enthusiasm is for the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, but we embrace any topic of interest to our members.

C. B77 is an international [internet/online/messageboard] community. We strive to provide democratically governed forums where members can discuss a wide array of topics, such as Tolkien, philosophy, politics, and enjoy lighthearted chat.

D. 77 is an international [internet/online/messageboard] community where members can cultivate friendships and engage in discussion. We are democratically governed by the members and for the members. Our conversations cover any topic of interest to our members, from current events and philosophy to fine arts and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

E. 77 is an international [internet/online/messageboard] community where members can cultivate friendships and engage in discussion. We are democratically governed by the members and for the members. Our shared enthusiasm is for the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, but we embrace any topic of interest to our members.

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred:
#1=
#2=
#3=
#4=
#5=
#6=
#7=

QUESTION 3: Do you most prefer the openings that begin with “democratic” or those that begin with “international”

PLEASE SELECT ONE:
A. Board77 is a democratically governed [...] community ...

B. Board77 is an international [...] community ...


QUESTION 4: Rank your choices for the text in blue

A. internet
B. online
C. messageboard

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred
#1=
#2=
#3=

QUESTION 5: Rank your choices for the third sentence, if any:

A. We aspire to maintain a culture of respect, equality and openness.

B. We value a culture of openness, where trust leads to camaraderie and real fellowship

C. We strive to assure all members of fair and respectful treatment by the community

D. We aspire to widen our horizons by sharing information and experience.

E. We share an appreciation for the beauty and power of language.

F. None of the above. No third sentence.

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred
#1=
#2=
#3=
#4=
#5=
#6=

Last edited by Voronwë_the_Faithful on Mon 06 Jun , 2005 2:36 pm, edited 4 times in total.

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I have, I believe, added "for" in all the appropriate places.


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I apologise and am ashamed that I have not participated or assisted in this discussion for the last few days, particularly as Jn PMed me to urge me to do so and I told her I would. I was distracted in a number of ways I'd rather not get into.

I am thankful to those who have persisted in comiing up with these very clear alternatives. I have read them carefully. I see the differences in nuance, which seem subtle to me, and see no need for amendment.

thank you V - will vote when it opens.

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Voting is open. :)


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QUESTION 1:
#1= B1
#2= B2
#3= A1
#4= A2
#5= C
#6= D

QUESTION 2:
#1= D
#2= E
#3= B1
#4= B2
#5= A1
#6= A2
#7= C

QUESTION 3:
A.

QUESTION 4:
#1= C
#2= A
#3= B

QUESTION 5:
#1= B
#2= A
#3= C
#4= E
#5= D
#6= F

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Voronwe - I sincerely apologize for this, but with all the options I did leave out an agreed-upon correction in Q1D ... it should read "and enjoy lighthearted chat" at the end. It was corrected in the other place where that phrase appears but not in this one. If you would be so kind ... :oops: Thank you.

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QUESTION 1:

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred:
#1=B1
#2=A1
#3=C
#4=D
#5=B2
#6=A2

QUESTION 2

#1=B1
#2=A1
#3=C
#4=D
#5=E
#6=B2
#7=A2

QUESTION 3

A. Board77 is a democratically governed [...] community ...

QUESTION 4

#1=A
#2=B
#3=C

QUESTION 5

#1=F
#2=E
#3=A
#4=D
#5=C
#6=B

Edited: to clean up look of ballot, not to make any changes
Edited a second time to fix the fact that I voted for one choice twice in Question 5

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QUESTION 1:
#1= B2
#2= B1
#3= A2
#4= A1
#5= C
#6= D

QUESTION 2:
#1= E
#2= D
#3= B2
#4= B1
#5= A2
#6= A1
#7= C

QUESTION 3:
A

QUESTION 4:
#1= A
#2= C
#3= B

QUESTION 5:
#1= B
#2= A
#3= C
#4= E
#5= D
#6= F

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QUESTION 1:
#1= A1
#2= A2
#3= C
#4= B2
#5= B1
#6= D

QUESTION 2:
#1= D
#2= A1
#3= E
#4= A2
#5= B1
#6= B2
#7= C

QUESTION 3: B.

QUESTION 4:
#1= C
#2= B
#3= A

QUESTION 5:
#1= F
#2= D
#3= B
#4= C
#5= E
#6= A

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BALLOT

QUESTION 1:
#1=A2
#2=A1
#3=B2
#4=B1
#5=D
#6=C

QUESTION 2:
#1=B1
#2=B2
#3=A1
#4=A2
#5=C
#6=E
#7=D

QUESTION 3:
A.

QUESTION 4:
#1=C
#2=A
#3=B

QUESTION 5:
#1=C
#2=F
#3=B
#4=D
#5=A
#6=E

Edited to change votes.

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QUESTION 1:
#1= B1
#2= A1
#3= B2
#4= A1
#5= C
#6= D

QUESTION 2.
#1= B1
#2= A1
#3= D
#4= B2
#5= A2
#6= E
#7= C

QUESTION 3:
A. Board77 is a democratically governed [...] community ...

QUESTION 4: Rank your choices for the text in blue

A. internet
B. online
C. messageboard

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred
#1= A
#2= B
#3 = C

QUESTION 5:
#1= A
#2= D
#3= F
#4= C
#5= B
#6= E

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QUESTION 1:
#1= A2
#2= A1
#3= C
#4= D
#5= B2
#6= B1

QUESTION 2:
#1= E
#2= D
#3= A2
#4= A1
#5= C
#6= B1
#7= B2

QUESTION 3:
A. Board77 is a democratically governed [...] community ...


QUESTION 4
#1= B
#2= C
#3= A

QUESTION 5:
#1= A
#2= F
#3= B
#4= D
#5= E
#6= C

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My apologies. I'm leaving today for a trip with my kids and I have no time to properly consider this. I'll be back tomorrow evening and I may get a chance to look at it then if the vote is still open.

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QUESTION 1:

#1=A1
#2=A2
#3=C
#4=D
#5=B1
#6=B2

QUESTION 2:
#1=E
#2=D
#3=C
#4=B2
#5=B1
#6=A2
#7=A1

QUESTION 3:
A. Board77 is a democratically governed [...] community ...


QUESTION 4:
#1=B
#2=A
#3=C

QUESTION 5:
#1=B
#2=A
#3=D
#4=F
#5=E
#6=C

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QUESTION 1: IF the Mission statement opens with “democratically governed,” rank your choices among the following six options:


PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred:
#1= B1
#2= A1
#3= B2
#4= A2
#5= D
#6= C

QUESTION 2: IF the Mission statement opens with “international,” rank the following seven choices.

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred:
#1= B1
#2= A1
#3= B2
#4= A2
#5= C
#6= E
#7= D

QUESTION 3: Do you most prefer the openings that begin with “democratic” or those that begin with “international”


A. Board77 is a democratically governed [...] community ...


QUESTION 4: Rank your choices for the text in blue

#1= B
#2= A
#3= C

QUESTION 5: Rank your choices for the third sentence, if any:

PLEASE RANK YOUR CHOICES with #1 being most preferred
#1= A
#2= F
#3= E
#4= D
#5= B
#6= C

Very well designed ballot - but, wow, it was hard to choose!
(Like that "brain sex" test a while ago, where you had to choose from a zillion faces that all looked almost alike - just like in that one, my choices here are all "slightly prefer" rather than clear preferences - I think all versions are ok. :) )

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QUESTION 1:

#1=D
#2=C
#3=B2
#4=B1
#5=A2
#6=A1

QUESTION 2:

#1=C
#2=D
#3=E
#4=B2
#5=B1
#6=A2
#7=A1

QUESTION 3:

B. Board77 is an international [...] community ...


QUESTION 4:

#1=C
#2=A
#3=B

QUESTION 5:
#1=F
#2=C
#3=A
#4=B
#5=D
#6=E

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Question 1:
#1=A1
#2=C
#3=D
#4=B1
#5=A2
#6= B2

Question 2:
#1=A1
#2=C
#3=D
#4=B1
#5=E
#6=A2
#7= B2

Question 3:
A. Board77 is a democratically governed [...] community ...

Question 4:
#1=A
#2=B
#3= C

Question 5:
#1=A
#2=C
#3=F
#4=B
#5=D
#6=E

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QUESTION 1:
#1= C
#2= A1
#3= D
#4= B1
#5= A2
#6= B2

QUESTION 2:
#1= C
#2= A1
#3= D
#4= E
#5= B1
#6= A2
#7=B2

QUESTION 3: B. Board77 is an international [...] community ...


QUESTION 4:
#1= C
#2= B
#3= A

QUESTION 5:
#1= A
#2= B
#3= E
#4= C
#5= D
#6=F

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