The Apathy Model for Mozart governance

[Torsten Anders]

Dear Donatien,

Just a short question to confirm whether there are possibly typos in the
ratios ;-)

On Wed, 2004-10-27 at 10:40, Donatien Grolaux wrote:
> - the ratio between ACCEPT and (REJECT+ASK FOR CHANGES) must be at
least 
> 3/4. ABSTAIN obviously don't count into the equation. Also no board 
> member has a definitive VETO right.

Does this mean:  

the ratio between ACCEPT and (REJECT+ASK FOR CHANGES) must be at least 
3 : 1 (i.e. at least 3/4 accept).

> As long as a proposal is not accepted, and the ratio between
(ACCEPT+ASK 
> FOR CHANGES) and REJECT is at least 3/4, then the submitter is
strongly 
> advised to amend his proposal, and submit it again.

likewise

> If the ratio between (ACCEPT+ASK FOR CHANGES) and REJECT is less than 
> 3/4, then the submitter is strongly advised to drop his proposal and 
> kindly asked to make a MOGUL contribution instead. Still, he can amend
> his proposal and submit it again if he wishes so, knowing there is a 
> very weak chance it will ever be accepted.

According to Denys proposal: If the ratio between (ACCEPT+ASK FOR
CHANGES) and REJECT is less than 1/2 (i.e. 2/3 or more reject) ...

Sorry if I am the nitpicker here, but you wanted to be 'crystal clear'.

Best,
Torsten

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