My understanding is that it’s not currently possibly to flair posts on Lemmy. However, I want to suggest that we establish some basic etiquette/format for posts, such as beginning a title with [Vote], [Discussion], [Poll], [Question], or something similar. I believe that this could help clarify content. This etiquette could be outlined in the sidebar.

In favour, reply: “Aye”

Against, reply: “Nay”

ETA: This would apply only to the Agora, not across the entire instance. Additionally, these would be superseded by flairs if and when that becomes a possibility.

  • TheDudeMAEnglish
    8·
    2 years ago

    This has been implemented.

    edit: at some point I’ll see if I can’t create a python script that would read all the comments and tally up all the aye or nay’s to make it easier to keep count.

    • goatEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      Are downvotes and upvotes counted? I don’t think they should be because of trolls.

      Only comments.

  • StarNyteEnglish
    15·
    2 years ago

    Quick question, does this apply only to the Agora or to all? My vote is Aye for the Agora, Nay for all

    • annegreenOPEnglish
      12·
      2 years ago

      Thanks for the clarification. This would apply only to the Agora.

      • cyanarchyEnglish
        2·
        2 years ago

        Thank you for clarifying. Maybe consider adding this to your original post, as it changes my vote entirely.

  • Contextual IdiotEnglish
    7·
    2 years ago

    Aye

    I don’t think we need to set the terms used in stone, though. Let’s leave room to adapt and change.

    • nonfuinoncuroEnglish
      9·
      2 years ago

      Aye, I agree; I think this is a good starting point.

      Perhaps we should also require a time limit for each vote, so we can officially state a result at a defined point in time instead of dragging it out forever. I am assuming a [vote] will result in a rule change, while a [poll] is nonbinding and simply gauges the community’s thoughts. If we do have a time limit, I think it’s a good idea to have a minimum of 3 business days or something like that so someone can’t hold a secret 1 hour vote on a weekend or holiday. I know not everyone lives in Canada or the US, but we could use those countries as starting points for holidays.

      Edit: expanded on my thoughts here

      The current aye/nay system is cluttered and clunky. How about we allow comments in [discussion] posts and then have a separate [vote] post with a single comment for each option so people can choose up/down/abstain? Then nobody has to count anything, human or bot, or worry about typos, formatting, sarcasm, etc.

      I also propose a minimum of 3 days, maximum of 1 week per each [vote], no time limits for discussion. You can choose when to start the official [vote] after discussion starts.

  • cyanarchyEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    Aye.

    This vote made with the understanding that this decision is binding only in the Agora.

  • mnemonicmonkeysEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    Aye, with the caveat that this will only be a requirement until Lemmy provides a way to flair posts; at which point in time this topic should be reopened for discussion and voting