Updating the AU mod for C3C.

[alexman]

NM, we're not talking about the poll you set up. We're talking about having a public poll every time we get a 3-3 tie. In that other thread, there were several non panelists that indicated that this would increase their sense of involvement.

Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't want you as a panelist. I just prefer to have more than 7 people involved in the decision-making. Plus, do you think somebody who doesn't have the ability to play the game should count as a full panelist?

[Tassadar500]

Alexman I realize what you are talking about. I would prefer I wasn't a panelist actually. About the VotP I thought that most people wanted to have an odd number of panelists. Anyway I apologize if I'm wrong.

[lockstep]

Originally posted by Nuclear Master If you look back in the thread alot of people agreed that it would be better to have a 7th panelist.

While Dominae, ZargonX and myself favored an odd number of panelists, Theseus, alexman and Stuie preferred the 'power of the people' approach to resolve a tie. That's a tie.

EDIT: To be sure, vmxa1 favored Nuclear Master as tie-breaker, but that was before alexman straightened out the meaning of 'power of the people'. And the whole discussion wasn't meant to be a vote anyway.

[alexman]

What about kring?

Seriously, perhaps we should set up a poll for this decision (and hope it doesn't end in a tie )

[lockstep]

Originally posted by alexman
What about kring?

Maybe I should resign as a panelist due to proven incompetence ...

[Tassadar500]

I hate democracy

[alexman]

Alright, this is getting silly. Let's reach a decision already: Dominae, ZargonX, Nor Me, lockstep, Theseus, alexman (the current panel) and Nuclear Master (the dean) get to vote on whether the panel should have an odd number of people, or an even number plus a public poll in case of tie.

So far we have:

Odd number:
Dominae, lockstep, ZargonX

Public poll:
Theseus, alexman

Is this right, or has anyone changed their minds? (Please keep in mind that two people outside the panel have expressed interest having a public poll). Nor Me, Nuclear Master, what are your votes?

The real reason I wanted to say all this is because I'll be away for a week, starting tomorrow morning, so didn't want you guys to think I abandoned you when this discussion heats up. If another vote of the panel is needed when I'm gone, please add my vote to the majority of the other current 5 panelists. That should settle it!

[lockstep]

I still vote for an odd number.

[DrSpike]

Surely you have a while to decide anyway..........you need to understand C3C before undertaking bold changes, and also have to wait to see the (large) effect the next patch will have.

[Theseus]

I change my vote to an odd number, thus settling this hash. I promise to be an advocate and ombudsman for the people.

How's that?

[Nor Me]

That's good. I'd hate to be upsetting things when I vote for an even number and a public poll.

[Tassadar500]

So it's settled. Well not completely yet. Does anyone volunteer to be the 7th panelist?

[Theseus]

If he's interested, I nominate Nathan.

[lockstep]

I'd also like to see nbarclay as a panelist.

[donZappo]

I'm thinking that a great thread for AU discussion would be on flavors. This is something that could definitely warrant a lot of discussion by itself, although it might fall under the category of "AI Tweaks" proposed by Alexman. Also, while I still I still have "settler" next to my name I'll refrain from nominating anybody, but I'll be more than happy to join in all the AU discussions to add my opinions and see if I can come up with something worthwhile!