| Title: | DCU |
| Notice: | 1996 BoD Election results in 1004 |
| Moderator: | CPEEDY::BRADLEY |
| Created: | Sat Feb 07 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1041 |
| Total number of notes: | 18759 |
Having proposed a pleasant evening chat with the candidates for the DCU Board of Directors, I'll also offer something with a little more meat - and a few pirahnas, as well. How about a debate among the candidates? This would be YOUR chance to ask the candidates those really tough questions about how they would make the DCU a better place for ALL members. I propose a public debate, to which all candidates are invited. The debate would be videotaped, and the tape distributed for the cost of a videocassette and postage. The debate would be moderated, and operate under rules established by negotiation with the candidates. Going yet another step, I gather there is something like a "Digital Video Network", which might even be persuaded to carry the debate live to remote sites. Any reactions? - - Steve
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| 465.1 | Who would Moderate? | LJOHUB::BOYLAN | nuqDaq yuch Dapol? | Wed Feb 12 1992 15:25 | 16 |
I decided this belonged in a reply, rather than my basenote. I would offer myself as a moderator, or as part of a panel of concerned DCU members. I'm not wedded to the idea, which is why I didn't want to bring up the issue in the basenote. I just think I could do a good job, keep the discussion interesting and polite, and have a bit of fun (I love watching people squirm! :-). Another possible format is candidates, as a group, a panel of concerned DCU members, and a moderator. If someone like Ted Koppel showed up, I'd be happy to let him drive! - - Steve | |||||
| 465.2 | CVG::THOMPSON | Radical Centralist | Wed Feb 12 1992 15:26 | 8 | |
I think there are too many candidates for this to work well. Beyond 3-4 candidates no one really has enough time to answer enough questions. And I think the potential for it you generate in to interpersonal conflect is great. Perhaps if this were a normal election with 2 seats and 4 or so candidates it might work. But I'm not sure this is the year for it. Alfred | |||||
| 465.3 | I think it could be interesting | RGB::SEILER | Larry Seiler | Wed Feb 12 1992 16:38 | 15 |
Personally, I'd like to give it a chance to generate inter-personal conflict. Among the candidates I think will reform the DCU, my vote goes to the ones best able to speak and reason cogently under adverse circumstances! And it *doesn't* go to any candidate who descends to personalities or who expresses contempt for some segment of the membership... Seriously, I think it might be made to work. The candidates could be given a list of questions in advance, and each one could make a statement explaining what they think and why they want to be on the Board. Actually, with any luck that will happen tomorrow night. Whether or not anything else happens at that meeting, at least I hope that I get to hear the candidates talk about their views, intentions, and qualifications. Enjoy, Larry | |||||