Message posted on Stardate 00032.6 at 1509 hours
Posted by Seamus Hughes.
Edict #20
My many thanks to Mike Bourdaa for pointing out the problems of Edict 19. I think I have cleared them up with this edict. (Adapted slightly from Mike?s suggestion)
In the event that both documents would be considered to have passed, the one receiving the most votes shall be the one in force.
In the unlikely event that both measures pass, and also tie exactly, I (The President) shall have the tiebreaking vote. I will not vote unless we have a tiebreaker. I will also not publicly endorse any document. I considered the option of letting Mike, Butch, and myself have the tiebreaking vote but considering that Mr. Carter is one of the authors of the STFC, I do not believe it would be fair. I shall be permitted in this tiebreaker round to vote only for AO or STFC, and shall do so publicly with a statement of my reasons for preferring one over the other, within five days of the end of regular voting.
Whichever, if any, document is approved under the terms of Edict 19 (as amended by Edict 20), shall immediately take effect without any further action.
In amendment to Edict 19, there will be four areas set up in the OOC WeBB Area. Those who believe in voting for AO may convince others in one topic area and explain their documents. Another topic may be set up for STFC, another for the idea of voting No to both, and finally a topic to show support for No preference. The same time tables and rules apply as those in edict 19.
And now for the unpleasantness, while I had previous said I would wait ninety days to evaluate the Marines, I can?t let something be dead for another 60 days. After careful consideration with Mark Wilson and talking to a great number of those who are on the Marine ship, I am hereby disbanding the Marines Sim effective April 1st. Maybe in the future the Marines can restart but at this time I do not believe it is working.