[Businessmtg] Show of hands

[Bubbe Turner]

Thank you, Apryl, for your voice of reason.

BJ

On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:01 AM, Apryl Schneider <aprylkae at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just so I'm clear and since no one in opposition has been able to put
> together a simple list:
>
> Those who are for the show of hands seem to be relatively split on whether
> it should be done in straw poll fashion versus a website poll. The general
> reason for the poll is to assist the chair in determining whether a
> consensus has been reached. Since the goal of the BM is to reach
> substantial unanimity this is one approach to simplifying the meetings'
> ability to see when such has been reached.
>
> Those against the idea of a show of hands are against it for a variety of
> reasons ranging from objecting to the poll essentially being a secret
> ballot to practically forecasting the destruction of ASP and its policies.
> There is concern that offering up an internet poll is tantamount to asking
> for a preemptive vote and that the results would not be kept as the next
> poll would override the previous.
>
> I'm still unclear on whether we are in the fact finding portion or opinion
> portion as there has been a monster amount of opinion bandied about. In
> order to have a healthy meeting, regardless of the subject matter, everyone
> must be able to speak honestly. That becomes incredibly difficult when
> one's opinions are attacked. There is a marked difference between debating
> points and counterpoints and accusations. We've seen a TON of destructive
> dialogue this meeting and frankly, it's been difficult to pick through to
> to find the facts. I asked for a point and counterpoint list for the ease
> of the rest of the participants in casting their votes. Sadly, this is a
> fairly small agenda item and it's become something of an albatross.
>
> To those BM participants from whom we've not heard, please please please
> do NOT let the tone of this meeting stop you from participating. Your voice
> counts as well.
>
> Apryl
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