It's not a vote

[msmemory_archive]

Arrgh. I hope I am managing to express to Their Highnesses' secretary that the fact that I do not like or approve of the automated results-tallying software they used during her reign a few years back does not mean that I dislike/disapprove of her. It's my opinion that the Crown should read each person's written responses itself, or at least give the impression of having done so, not just look at a table that says "45 for, 10 against, 25 don't know candidate" in making its decisions.

O PIN ION. And I'm not the Queen. If I ever am, then policy will be made by my opinion - and not until then.

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[silme.livejournal.com]

This is interesting to hear since we just published an article in the Drachenwald Kingdom newsletter (well, are in the processing of publishing it as it's in the August issue) by a former East Kingdom seneschal (now lives here) about how it's more the comments about the candidates than the actual number of votes that count.

The article was written in response to stories of some sour grapes. Apparently, some folks are spreading stories that a certain peer was elevated only because of who she knows, not that she deserves it, etc. Here in Drachenwald, a lot of people don't know how the system works, to be honest. People still may gossip, but at least they'll know there is a system!

[liamstliam.livejournal.com]

I would be aghast if it was only done on a straight vote.

It's the Royals' decision, and they need all the information they need.

I guess what we need to do is to speak personally to them or to send private, personal notes to them with our commentary.

Have you expressed your concerns to Their Highnesses. Ya'all got that right.

[herooftheage.livejournal.com]

I hope I am managing to express to Their Highnesses' secretary that the fact that I do not like or approve of the automated results-tallying software they used during her reign a few years back does not mean that I dislike/disapprove of her.

Good luck with that. The second time I was king, Alia ended up resigning as head of the manche, I think (could have been laurel), because I rejected out of hand using such a system, precisely along the lines of wanted to see what people had to say, rather than reduce them to a tabulated vote. People get wrapped up in their ideas, and it is very difficult to reject an idea and have its champion not take it personally, so far as I can tell.