[arin-discuss] To List Members ARIN Consultation: Changing the VoterEligibility for ARIN Member Organizations

[Brad Fecker]

This past year was the first year I voted because it's the first year I
personally knew one of the candidates. Previously, I deferred my vote to
those 'in the know' folks that have been active at the meetings and in the
community, which is on par with what many here have said.

I think an 'Abstain' option is a great idea which can allow the community
to get a sense of how many DMR's are actually looking at the election
material - even if they choose not to participate in the outcome. The
Abstain addition would also be much less disruptive to the process than
trying to implement a DMR voting change.

Brad

> I would add that there is an assumption that larger vote
> > percentages are better. I don't necessarily agree. When one chooses not
> > to vote it can be because he/she trusts the community consensus more than
> > he/she trusts his/her own judgment at that time. In my way of thinking
> that
> > is a proxy to the community and a vote.
>
> Perhaps add a choice on each ballot of "Abstain" or "Not enough
> familiarity with issue/candidates to make informed decision", really the
> same thing.  Even this change could cause some issues if enough people
> actually use it and there are bylaws clauses regarding majority of votes
> cast, however.
>
> IMHO, leave it alone.  Lack of participation in the election may just be
> a sign that the "silent majority" is happy.
>
>
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