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I've just received L of A's descriptive paragraph, so the process can begin.
Lawrence of Arabia wishes to join our team, Gathering Storm.
A word from Lawrence of Arabia
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Vote White if you'd like to see Lawrence of Arabia in our team or do not object to this.
Vote Black if you have very strong reasons for not wanting Lawrence of Arabia in our team.
Vote Abstain if you have no opinion on the matter or don't care.
If after 48 hours there are no votes for Black, and assuming that a reasonable number of people vote White or Abstain, then Lawrence of Arabia will become a member of our team. A single Black vote would deny entry.
Lawrence of Arabia wishes to join our team, Gathering Storm.
A word from Lawrence of Arabia
Hi guys
I was asked to write a short paragraph about myself, so here goes.
This is me, L of A. I wrote an article on REX, play civ3 on Monarch level, and in general tend to bring in a different perspective into things. When the general consensus was that the expansionist trait sucked, I was on the other end of the opinion. Now, people are warming to my argument. The only strike against me seems to be that I have an Apple, and therefore cannot actually play the world.
I think that I will bring in a different perspective to the demo game: one which is fresh, new, and unexpected for the enemy. Even thought I do not have PTW, I can formulate a strategy based on what I see and hear. I will now let you into a little secret: when I first coined the term REX, and wrote about it, I didn't even own the game. I've done it once, and I can do it again.
Thanks for your time
L of A
I was asked to write a short paragraph about myself, so here goes.
This is me, L of A. I wrote an article on REX, play civ3 on Monarch level, and in general tend to bring in a different perspective into things. When the general consensus was that the expansionist trait sucked, I was on the other end of the opinion. Now, people are warming to my argument. The only strike against me seems to be that I have an Apple, and therefore cannot actually play the world.
I think that I will bring in a different perspective to the demo game: one which is fresh, new, and unexpected for the enemy. Even thought I do not have PTW, I can formulate a strategy based on what I see and hear. I will now let you into a little secret: when I first coined the term REX, and wrote about it, I didn't even own the game. I've done it once, and I can do it again.
Thanks for your time
L of A
Returning to the issue of veto, I propose that any new member must pass a poll, with a twist. Some groups use an interesting approach known as the black ball. In these groups when a membership issue is voted on it is done so with a box containing marbles. There are many white balls and a few black. Each member in turn reaches into the box and deposits a ball into a third compartment. When each has done so, the contents of the third compartment are examined by all. If the deposited balls are all white, the applicant is accepted. If there is a single black ball, he or she is rejected.
That sort of system works with a small number of people. It ensures that no one is forced to coexist with someone completely anathema to them. It does require that people be reasonable and not petty with their choices.
If we do this, then we would post a poll with White, Black, Abstain as the only options. A single Black vote would deny the application. Abstain would have no effect. People granted admission would see the forum and see the number of voters. People denied would never see it.
That sort of system works with a small number of people. It ensures that no one is forced to coexist with someone completely anathema to them. It does require that people be reasonable and not petty with their choices.
If we do this, then we would post a poll with White, Black, Abstain as the only options. A single Black vote would deny the application. Abstain would have no effect. People granted admission would see the forum and see the number of voters. People denied would never see it.
Vote Black if you have very strong reasons for not wanting Lawrence of Arabia in our team.
Vote Abstain if you have no opinion on the matter or don't care.
If after 48 hours there are no votes for Black, and assuming that a reasonable number of people vote White or Abstain, then Lawrence of Arabia will become a member of our team. A single Black vote would deny entry.
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