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

dorothy g dgdorothydg at gmail.com
Mon Jul 31 18:28:18 CEST 2017


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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