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Originally Posted by Alohamora
Right now, the only qualifying statement in the Voting thread lead-off post is "You may cast a vote for each book that appeals to you"
I think that explains the "drive-by" voting. Someone who hasn't followed along with the discussion threads doesn't know there's any commitment at all expected of them with a vote. Not even reading the book voted for, let alone coming back for the discussion.
I always thought the vote was intended to choose which book was most likely to pull in the most readers/discussion participants. I say make it clear that a vote is a commitment to read and discuss the book(s) voted for. Making it into a commitment to discuss whatever book is choosen feels like too much to ask for.
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Clearly, the text and presentation of the process needs to change. There's absolutely nothing wrong within the current rules, but what I think we're all suggesting is that the rules need to change a bit. And we need to be clear and unambiguous about the changes.
I think as long as we're clear it won't be an issue. Yes, 'life' happens, or the final choice turns out to be something you simply can't read. (Though I _did_ try with
Lord Jim, really. ) What we're moving towards, however, is having the vote reflect the tastes of those who regularly participate along with any who think they want to participate this month. That seems reasonable, and doable.