[Foundation-l] First Past the Post

I am extremely concerned about the use of the
plurality first past the post system. Generally, such
systems encourage the establishment of two opposing
sides and the use of tactical voting, which is not in
the spirit of Wikipedian consensus building.

Considering the large number of well respected
candidates running, the vote will probably be narrowly
divided, and a small dedicated group of users or
sockpuppets could usurp this election.

I very strongly urge an adoption of Instant Runoff
Voting-Single Transferable Vote (similar to the method
used to elect the President of Ireland). Unlike First
Past the Post, IRV-STV will eliminate candidates that
lack a clear mandate and will favor consensus building
candidates.

--H. "Dick" Cheney


	
		
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