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I've used Robert's rules in a political context. Since we believe in rule by the majority (democracy) majoritarian rule is fine. Consensus cannot always be buil
by tehjoker 7y ago
I've used Robert's rules in a political context. Since we believe in rule by the majority (democracy) majoritarian rule is fine. Consensus cannot always be built and some people will lose a given fight. However, Robert's rules are so easy to game that it's easy for people skilled at them to use procedural tactics to gum up the works or blindside less skilled participants.
- jhbadger 7y agoIn many cases, "consensus" is just rubbing salt in the wounds of the losers -- not only do they not get their way, they have to pretend that they agree with the outcome that is decided on. As David Mitchell once said in one of his monologues, the idea of consensus robs people of the ability to say "I told you so!" when the bad idea that the majority favored fails, because with consensus you have to share responsibility with those who favored the idea.
- journalctl 7y agoAgreed about the arcana of RR being used against people, but then again, isn’t that how democracy works anyway? Come prepared and do your homework or else you might miss out. It should never be a barrier to participation, but if everyone knows the rules except you, don’t expect to have an easy time.