2009/11/16 Neville A. Cross <nacross(a)gmail.com>:
What triggered my complain probably is because there is not a time
frame for writing statements.
What about setting a rule, that it is okey if you don't want to write
any statement, but the wiki will freeze at the time that nominations
are closed. Or even freeze the statements declarations two days after
nominations are closed.
Probably it is just me looking for a more organized way when there is
no real need for more rules.
I like rules because they simplify the system. In this case, however,
the style is part of the candidate background.
If you visit that page you'll firstly see the index. From the page
index you'll be able to click on the candidate name and see his/her
statement. Simple.
I think, we come from difference cultures, with a different way to
express ourselves. I see this like a way to learn something more from
the other people: it's just part of the growth process of ourselves.
Just let people roll out heir creativity and show their character.
If we put rules on how to write the statments, people may face
unufeull difficulties and someone could be less motivated to join the
contest.
When I pointed to the order, I just pointed that most running
candidates just wrote their name at the bottom of the list. And them
some one put his name on top. It seems rude to me, but it is not
against any rule.
I think going alphabetically will help avoid this perceptions. Not
sure if it is needed this time, as there was not rule. If this is
going to be applied now, I volunteer to do the wiki editing. But I
will not undertake action unless is agreed. I still think that should
be left for next election and a rule should be written before next
election. I am not a fan of changing rules at the middle of the game.
We have the wiki index, it's just a list itself. If you click on the
names in the box you can read the details on the people.
It's just work, isn't it?
Regards
Francesco