[Cz-editcouncil] An apology to Dr. David Goodman

[Dr.Supten Sarbadhikari]

Dear Dr. David,
I sincerely apologize for wrongly noting the address. You had indeed sent
the initial comments privately to me and not to the group.
With warmest regards
Supten

On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:42 AM, Regina Bouillon <Efua1 at web.de> wrote:

>
> Dear Larry, dear all,
>
> withdrawing resolution 0008 is the only possible way - this is at least my
> point of view. (Aside: the link to the table of motions does not work, even
> if inserted.)
>
> I have the impression that the frame of our work is not defined
> sufficiently. There are things you cannot plan right from the start - they
> have to be found out by experience. Editcouncil members should have duties,
> and voting should be included.
>
> Within the existing system, the quorum number is too high. I do not think
> that the quorum should be redefined, but the rules ought to be changed, so
> that there is more obligation.
>
> At the moment, people can vote negative without having discussed. This
> does not make much sense. If someone agrees completely with a resolution, he
> can vote without discussion, but not if he disagrees. We should all learn
> from his arguments against the resolution.
>
> There is no rule how to handle longer absence. We do not know which of the
> non-voters are absent. This is another reason why voting is so difficult.
>
> One point for the author of a resolution: A resolution can be summarized
> when announced - it can be pointed out why this resolution is so necessary.
> If this text is short and simple, voters are motivated. But motivation alone
> is not sufficient.
>
> A last thought: The system is becoming very complex, most of all the
> administration part. It will soon be necessary to check the accessibility of
> the system regularly because we are wearing professional blinkers. I doubt
> that it will be easy for new editcouncil members. What might help is a kind
> of mapping the internal system.
>
> So this was all out of schedule and not numbered, but I just wanted to
> comment the situation
>
> Regina
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: The Citizendium Editorial Council <
> cz-editcouncil at mail.citizendium.org>
> > Gesendet: 10.03.08 17:05:04
> > An: "'The Citizendium Editorial Council'" <
> cz-editcouncil at mail.citizendium.org>
> > Betreff: Re: [Cz-editcouncil] Initial Discussions on Resolution 0008
>
>
> >
> >
> > All,
> >
> >
> > I'm sorry, I didn't realize that this resolution's Chair had already
> accepted it for discussion.  Therefore, my request to withdraw the
> resolution actually requires a motion.
> >
> >
> > All right then: I move that I be permitted to withdraw Resolution 0008.
> >
> >
> > See  http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/CZ:Editor..." href="
> http://doiop.com/96ac79" target=_blank>http://doiop.com/96ac79 for the
> Table of Motions.  The rules state: "This motion can be made only by the
> resolution's or motion's original sponsor. Once acknowledged by the Chair,
> it carries without debate, but it can be overturned by the Chair or by any
> Member (if seconded) who moves to sponsor the resolution or motion (so long
> as a resolution still has three co-sponsors)."
> >
> >
> > Bear in mind I fully intend to re-introduce this resolution as soon as
> the Council has been reconstituted.  However, I can't stop anyone from
> reintroducing it now, if anyone actually wants to do so.
> >
> >
> > --Larry
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