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  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=587]blckkat[/URL]

    Votes: 33 16.3%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=871]cka[/URL]

    Votes: 14 6.9%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=7376]CMLReptiles[/URL]

    Votes: 12 5.9%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=4075]cornsnakekid92[/URL]

    Votes: 9 4.4%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=5139]DaemoNox[/URL]

    Votes: 26 12.8%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=2356]DAND[/URL]

    Votes: 33 16.3%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=8637]Dave123[/URL]

    Votes: 8 3.9%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=7066]diamondlil[/URL]

    Votes: 52 25.6%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=1182]Drizzt80[/URL]

    Votes: 35 17.2%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=8682]Fenderplayer108[/URL]

    Votes: 15 7.4%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=3822]Joejr14[/URL]

    Votes: 46 22.7%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=4968]lefty_mussolini[/URL]

    Votes: 36 17.7%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=3739]mbdorfer[/URL]

    Votes: 67 33.0%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=1867]MohrSnakes[/URL]

    Votes: 40 19.7%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=4654]PtDnsr[/URL]

    Votes: 11 5.4%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=5279]Roy Munson[/URL]

    Votes: 117 57.6%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=7553]snake5007[/URL]

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=7469]stangs13[/URL]

    Votes: 3 1.5%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=59]Susan[/URL]

    Votes: 86 42.4%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=6710]tricksterpup[/URL]

    Votes: 5 2.5%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=7552]Tula_Montage[/URL]

    Votes: 24 11.8%

  • [URL=http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/member.php?userid=9981]tyflier[/URL]

    Votes: 22 10.8%

  • None of the above - I don't like ANY of the selections

    Votes: 3 1.5%

  • None of the above - I don't want moderators at all.

    Votes: 13 6.4%
  • Total voters
    203
I was just thinking that maybe the lack of member voting may be indicative to the overall concensus that they feel there is no need for moderators. Not stirring the pot as it was just a thought. :shrugs:
Jay :cool:
 
I don't think people who have only just joined, or are hardly ever here would have or will vote, so I don't think there is any need to worry about them swaying the vote. Anyway, how is "inactivity" defined? Is it by how often you visit the site, or how often you post?

I wouldn't define myself as "active", but I'm certainly not "inactive". I think there are probably a lot of people here like me who just have a pet cornsnake and so don't have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience. As such, it's not very often that I have anything useful or constructive to say about genetics or health or breeding. So I only reply to topics that I have had experience in with regards to my own snake. That's probably why it seems like a lot of people register, but then don't post much or visit very often - I doubt it's because they don't like the site, but simply because as pet owners they don't have as much to say as the breeders and hobbyists.
 
PJCReptiles said:
I was just thinking that maybe the lack of member voting may be indicative to the overall concensus that they feel there is no need for moderators. Not stirring the pot as it was just a thought. :shrugs:
Jay :cool:
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not being rude But if you look at the bottom of the list of people running for office there is a selection that you can vote for, that says just that :shrugs:


None of the above - I don't like ANY of the selections 2 0.30%
None of the above - I don't want moderators at all. 14 2.12%
 
Sorry, but no, there is just no feasible way to filter the members who can vote on the poll. Not only from a technical standpoint, but from a practical one in even being able to DEFINE that criteria.

But I believe this is just par for the course......
 
Plus, there's really no way to tell who's "active" and who's not. I know specifically of at least 2 people who come here almost everyday, but rarely post.

And telling someone that their membership in/contribution to this forum is not "enough" to vote... Well, I personally feel that's just innapropriate. If someone cares enough to vote, that should be enough to allow them to vote.

(Not trying to come off harshly here, just expressing my opinion)
 
Rich Z said:
Sorry, but no, there is just no feasible way to filter the members who can vote on the poll. Not only from a technical standpoint, but from a practical one in even being able to DEFINE that criteria.

But I believe this is just par for the course......
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I didn't mean anything like that. I meant if you were new and not active it would be hard to vote because you wouldn't know who to vote for. Stuff like filtering and all that would tear this forum apart.

Rich Z said:
But I believe this is just par for the course......
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Wish I could get a par on a golf course. :grin01:
 
OK, I guess what I will do is to set a cutoff point for the poll. Not datewise, but voters. When we reach 200 voters (we are at 184 now), I will figure we have pretty much maxed out on interest and participation.

Does that sound realistic?

Of course, if we are sitting at 199 for several days, I will just call it quits then...

Or does everyone believe that it is already over with and nothing will change concerning the leaders in the votes?
 
Rich Z said:
OK, I guess what I will do is to set a cutoff point for the poll. Not datewise, but voters. When we reach 200 voters (we are at 184 now), I will figure we have pretty much maxed out on interest and participation.

Does that sound realistic?

Of course, if we are sitting at 199 for several days, I will just call it quits then...

Or does everyone believe that it is already over with and nothing will change concerning the leaders in the votes?
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Rich I cant speak for everyone but the polls haven't realy change much in the last few days. I think you should pick the top 3 or 4 and assine them to diffrent fourms on the site. I'm not telling you what to do, it is just my oppion
 
I would have to agree with Vinman. The polls haven't change much since day four!

If there was a mass e-mailling you could employ or something to tell the members about "last call for voting", then fine. But I do think you maxed out with the members who are intrested in the poll.

Funny tho, since you started this poll. The need for a moderator as cease. :duck:
 
What about posting in all the other forums (like you did before): "Voting for moderators will end on Wednesday at 2pm EST. Vote now!" or something? Giving people a firm two days notice will get the last few interested people to vote.
 
I don't think it will really make a difference. Realistically, there would have to be an incredible influx of people all of a sudden to cast their vote in order to change or manipulate the outcome any.

The people who are ahead are far enough ahead that I don't think a 2-day warning, or even a 3 or 4 or whatever, will cause a mass enslaught of the voting poll to change the direction the voting has gone.

I think our top picks are reasonable and a good base to start with...and hopefully end with.
 
tyflier said:
I don't think it will really make a difference. Realistically, there would have to be an incredible influx of people all of a sudden to cast their vote in order to change or manipulate the outcome any.

The people who are ahead are far enough ahead that I don't think a 2-day warning, or even a 3 or 4 or whatever, will cause a mass enslaught of the voting poll to change the direction the voting has gone.

I think our top picks are reasonable and a good base to start with...and hopefully end with.
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I agree :cheers:
 
tyflier said:
I don't think it will really make a difference. Realistically, there would have to be an incredible influx of people all of a sudden to cast their vote in order to change or manipulate the outcome any.

The people who are ahead are far enough ahead that I don't think a 2-day warning, or even a 3 or 4 or whatever, will cause a mass enslaught of the voting poll to change the direction the voting has gone.
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I'd agree in the sense that I don't think it will change anything. That being said, giving a 2 day warning will make sure everyone gets a chance to vote. It's not about changing the results, it's about making sure it's fair. If someone decides that part of the process wasn't fair, then Rich will just have another problem on his hands.
 
Jrgh17 said:
I'd agree in the sense that I don't think it will change anything. That being said, giving a 2 day warning will make sure everyone gets a chance to vote. It's not about changing the results, it's about making sure it's fair. If someone decides that part of the process wasn't fair, then Rich will just have another problem on his hands.
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Yeah, I second that.
 
Jrgh17 said:
If someone decides that part of the process wasn't fair, then Rich will just have another problem on his hands.
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What might happen? Will he have protesters in his driveway? Will foreigners be burning him in effigy? Will officials declare the results invalid due to irregularities? :grin01:

It's just corn snakes-- this election will have little impact on the destiny of the free world. Heck, I'd be surpised if there's much change at all around here as a result of the mod appointments. We do a decent job of self-policing 98% of the time. :)
 
Roy Munson said:
What might happen? Will he have protesters in his driveway? Will foreigners be burning him in effigy? Will officials declare the results invalid due to irregularities? :grin01:
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Anthrax and mass spelling errors.
 
Roy Munson said:
What might happen? Will he have protesters in his driveway? Will foreigners be burning him in effigy? Will officials declare the results invalid due to irregularities?
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I agree with you for the most part but....one troll can start a lot of crap!
And I just think Rich gets tried of cleaning the fan.
 
Vinman said:
not being rude But if you look at the bottom of the list of people running for office there is a selection that you can vote for, that says just that :shrugs:


None of the above - I don't like ANY of the selections 2 0.30%
None of the above - I don't want moderators at all. 14 2.12%
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Vinman, if you read my post exactly, I had said it was just a thought. It was no way directed at myself as I am an active member, I did agree to the fact that there should be moderators and I have already cast my votes. I was referring to the question that someone had asked about why there is such a big member base but so little voting.
Jay :cool:
 
Rich Z said:
OK, I guess what I will do is to set a cutoff point for the poll. Not datewise, but voters. When we reach 200 voters (we are at 184 now), I will figure we have pretty much maxed out on interest and participation.
Does that sound realistic?
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NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

If you max it out at 200 votes and I get the remaining 14 I'll still be behind!!!

Say it ain't so...

:cry:
 
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