[NCUC-DISCUSS] The use of +1 's ... and why some people might be reluctant to post

[Arsène Tungali]

That's the feeling i always had with regards to this point. I believe few ppl asked questions to candidates but not sure i saw anyone responded (i might have missed that).

I suggest that would be the best way to use +1 on election periods! 

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> On Aug 1, 2017, at 1:36 AM, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> hi,
> 
> I understand that people want to express support someone by +1 for several personal reasons but it doesn't mean necessarily they are voting or endorsing the candidate explicitly. It is a practice that we had for many years but it doesn't replace a formal process like election or selection process like for nomcom, the charters are clear about those processes. 
> 
> Whatever for election or appointment, I strongly urge everyone to review the statement of interest made by the candidates, to ask them questions in the mailing list or the webinars so the candidate can indicate their thoughts and commitments. With that members can make an opinion about candidates without any influence or interference. 
> That gives an idea about the expectations of the candidates from their membership but also indicate how much they know about the work to be done in the positions to be elected/appointed for.  That is also one of the effective ways to participate for members by carefully selecting and selecting representatives.  
> 
> Best,
> 
> Rafik
>  
> 2017-08-01 1:28 GMT+09:00 dorothy g <dgdorothydg at gmail.com>:
>> We need to distinguish between the use of plus 1 for agreement on a discussion point and the use of plus 1 when people believe it will influence a choice between candidates.
>> On the former I would agree with Ginger on the latter if my vote counts give me a voting platform otherwise .....
>> 
>> best
>> 
>>> On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 2:57 PM, Ginger Paque <virginiap at diplomacy.edu> wrote:
>>> I just sent this message offlist to Sean, in reply to his comments:
>>> 
>>> Sean said:
>>> Guys if am not mistaking, the email from the NCUC Chair suggests that a decision has been made by the EC on this matter.  ...  May I suggest the +1s be put to rest.
>>> 
>>> Ginger replied OFFLIST:
>>> ...  I don't want to get involved in a discussion on the list, but I think the arguments in favor of +1, and the continued use of +1 tell us that it is a very important and useful tool. What's your objection? I'd rather see you contradicting the chair than discouraging the use of +1, especially for those who don't write well in English :)
>>> 
>>> Ginger (new)
>>> I've decided now to use this as a clear example of another reason people lurk instead of engaging, and might prefer to use +1s. I also note that it is possible that Sean's comment was meant to be read between the lines.
>>> 
>>> In the last year or so on several IG-related lists, posting a comment often elicits (not referring to the chair here in any way, shape, or form, just using the topic as an example) an antagonistic and/or aggressive response instead of discussion. I mention it here because it is relevant to the +1 issue. My English is decent, and I'm pretty outspoken myself, but I have to admit it has seriously affected my engagement. 
>>> 
>>> Happy (hopefully) IG discussions.
>>> Cheers, Ginger
>>> 
>>> 
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