[H-GEN] Support to change Humbug's constitution.

[Jason Henry Parker]

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Benjamin Robert Carlyle <benc at foxboro.com.au> writes:

> Is there currently an easy way to abstain from all votes at a
> particular SGM?  If the process of abstaining were as simple as
> (say) replying to the email announcing the SGM, and that person
> might then count in the quorum but not affect whether motions are
> passed or not, then both the right to vote when they see fit and the
> right to ignore the existance of the SGM might both be satisfied:

The problem with this idea is that even sending email on time seems to
be a bit much for some---witness Clinton's attempt to get people to
send him their RSVPs for the dinner a few months ago.  It eventually
came down to me pretending to accidentally replying to the list to get
the process underway[1][2].

I really think the only solution is a smaller quorum, so in my mind,
the only question is how it should be calculated.  I'm willing to see
Willie's proposal put to a vote of the members.

jason

[1] : Not that it had much affect, according to what Clinton told me
      later.
[2] : And yes, I was slack, and there were a few people who replied
      without anyone having to do anything.
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