Scott's Votes for PSi's Executive Council Members

[scottwoods]

PoetrySlam Inc. will be having elections next Saturday to install new board mmbers. We have a larger number of slots open than usual, six to be exact: three 2-year terms and three 1-year terms. Usually it's 3 or 4, dependng on the rotation. We had some slots open up mid-term this time around, so we have more openings than usual.

This will be the

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[cynthia_french]

I would agree with many of the points you make here, but I would fit Syd in there somewhere. Especially over Dylan (but not necessarily in that spot). Just because when I compare those two side by side, Syd is going to accomplish a lot more. She's also more open to dialogue and compromise.

[scottwoods]

You can use your vote as you see fit. For someone who would be as productive as you claim, she failed to respond to all questions, and on her own steam she failed to follow-through on a couple of major issues that she either sat on a committee for or otherwise assumed stewardship of. Also, my list isn't ranked.

I'm good.

[cynthia_french]

Not trying to tell you that you are "wrong." Just bringing my own experiences into the discussion. I am not a Slam Master, therefore, I don't have an actual vote. But I am a member of the organization, and thus have an interest in it's future.

I applaud any voting member that spends the time to read through the forum platforms and discussions, mixes those with their own experiences, and discusses the candidates with the membership of the organization to make their decision. You know, instead of voting for the people that got the highest score at the last poetry slam, or voting for the people they know the best.

I know not every Slam Master actually takes the time to process in that way, and I am thankful that you do.

If I was a Slam Master, I might have my list of 6. I don't. But that doesn't mean I can't be part of the discussion as others are trying to make their decisions.

[scottwoods]

And nowhere am I telling you that you can't participate. You suggested my endorsements were missing someone. I told you why I don't agree.

[cynthia_french]

I never said you said I couldn't participate, and I appreciate your responses to my initial comment. I wasn't trying to say that YOUR endorsements were missing someone, merely that _I_ would include another person.

I hope you're reading my comments in dialogue and not in a hostile/complaint-like nature. It's difficult to tell sometimes via internet posts. And now I'm going to give you a cheesie grin to see if I can illicit a smile back. :D (see, not the same).