I'm with Desertblues.
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Perhaps there can be an appeal of some sort, or an invitation/explanation to vote, but also participate in the discussion at the beginning of each poll.
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As Paola points out, new MR members may vote just because there is a poll without realizing the implications of their vote. I hope that they always feel that the book clubs are open and welcoming. I think that beginning the thread with the sort of appeal suggested by Desertblues would be appreciated by those who really don't understand the nomination and voting process. Beyond that, we probably should just not worry about it.
I loved Bookpossum's carefully considered post. Just a note: I switched my vote from
The Thirty-Nine Steps (which has been on my TBR pile forever) to
Under Western Eyes in the run-off because two regular members had already read Buchan's book and the regulars (except for Caleb) had voted for
Under Western Eyes while the drop-ins, who may or may not plan to participate, voted for
Steps. Sorry, Caleb. Also I felt a bit stung by the literary-lite accusation in the regular book club and came to believe that
Under Western Eyes would be a more appropriate choice for this club. Perhaps if the regulars vote not simply for their own preferences but with the intention of making the best choices for the club it will all balance out without devising any new rules.