[EM] RE: resistance to raffles (was assumption of sincere ballots)

2005-05-20 Thread Simmons, Forest
I agree that non-deterministic methods are hard to sell to the wider public. I think that's why Jobst is suggesting small group scenarios. <> Election-methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info

Re: [EM] Election via Proxies

2005-05-20 Thread Abd ulRahman Lomax
At 07:30 AM 5/20/2005, Dave Ketchum wrote: We are pulling against each other too much. I'm not pulling. I'm discussing. Given the very high level of apparent agreement on some pretty important and unusual aspects of our postings, I'm a bit puzzled by Mr. Ketchum's remarks. However, perhaps I can

Re: [EM] Election via Proxies

2005-05-20 Thread Dave Ketchum
We are pulling against each other too much. I would like to have you, and others, helping put together what I have started, just as it would make sense to further the picture you see, so please: Let "Election via Proxies" stay dedicated as a way to "elect" and operate a body for which PR is