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

[Ginger Paque]

Thanks, Dorothy, interesting points. Food for thought.
Cheers, Ginger

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Virginia Paque
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On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 11:28 AM, dorothy g <dgdorothydg at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>> Virginia Paque
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