2011 Watcher of the Year Dilemma

MsMary · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:37 am Post subject:

I voted to let the results stand.

It's been so long since I voted that I honestly don't remember who I voted for. And I'm not likely to vote in a re-match.
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Avatar · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:41 am Post subject:

Savor Dam · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:20 am Post subject:

Blackhawk · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:44 am Post subject:

whats a run off? I would vote but when i tried to, I couldnt find the place to submit my vote.. and when I found the link posted for voting it took me to the nomination page which then involved sending a message to a mailbox i couldnt find.... it would be better if the voting process were as simple as clicking a button next to the nominees name... sort of like when you vote to see if there should be a run off...is that possible? Sorry..ive been having long days and by the time i get home I am too tired to do much thinking Sad

can you put the three nominees up with a button and then have everyone re-vote on just the ties as we do with any other poll?
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I'm Murrin · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:17 am Post subject:

I say go for the runoff election. Seems right to me that there be a single winner, rather than a longlist, for something like Watcher of the Year.

Perhaps next year we could consider an alteration to the voting system to reduce the number of ties (that's a discussion for another place, I think).
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Menolly · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 2:59 pm Post subject:

Blackhawk, if there is a run-off, it will most likely be done via PM. Right now the sheriff is polling Watchers to see if the consensus is if there should be one. You can vote regarding that in the poll at the top of this thread.
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deer of the dawn · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:52 pm Post subject:

Where's that cat-in-the-box thing when you really need it?
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sgt.null · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:56 am Post subject:

without a run-off we are rudderless, adrift, lost...
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dlbpharmd · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:01 am Post subject:

The people have spoken.

Let the results stamd.
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MsMary · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:08 pm Post subject:

dlbpharmd · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject:

MsMary · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject:

So am I.
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Avatar · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:46 am Post subject:

Out of interest, how many total votes were there in this category?

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[Syl] · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:09 am Post subject:

20
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Avatar · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:46 am Post subject:

Well, at least we're theoretically prevented from another 3-way tie...Cause if we revoted, it's not like I would change my vote. Very Happy

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[Syl] · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject:

Alright, I think it's clear enough at this point. There are good reasons for both keeping the results as they are or doing a recount. However, the slight lead in the poll aside, it seems to be an even split (with more people voting here than submitted ballots). Either way, some will be happy, some won't.

I'm going to go with my initial decision. I don't like second-guessing myself without good reason, and I don't like to make things more complicated than they have to be. I like winning, and beyond that, I like to see as many people win as possible, as those who may remember the inaugural Watchies can attest (fewer members/major personalities back then, so some people would've swept the majority of the awards without a little prioritization).

Going forward, I think there will be no tie-breakers. I have a revamped process in mind, where, like what Av is doing in the Tank now, people who want to vote will register, and only registered voters can participate in the polls (making recording votes easy and reliable and hopefully making voting easier for everyone. no photo ID required Wink

). The mods' job will simply be to verify registration in the voter group, organize the nominations, and create the polls. More facilitators than directors. I won't feel guilty for voting. Wink

So again, congratulations to all. I hope everyone realizes that it's an honor just to be regarded enough by your fellow Watchers to be nominated. I will also say that I don't think any of the nominees got blown out, with many categories being incredibly close.
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sgt.null · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:03 am Post subject:

so i barely beat myself in the poetry category?
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Dread Poet Jethro · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:22 am Post subject:

That sounds kinky, Sarge
But surely that bare beating
Had Julie assist?
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