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The VSE metric implicitly rewards strategic voting, because strategic voting works. By "works" I mean it helps the individual voter maximize their chance of hav
by xpe 5y ago
The VSE metric implicitly rewards strategic voting, because strategic voting works. By "works" I mean it helps the individual voter maximize their chance of having their preferences reflected in the outcome.
> VSE cannot measure:
> - Any desirable characteristics of a voting method
> that do not directly relate to outcome (who wins).
This includes, for example, a value judgment that says "strategic voting is less desirable than honest voting".
- unholiness 5y agoAn outcome where 30 strategic B voters win over 70 unstrategic A voters is one I would expect VSE to rate very poorly. That is not a value judgement, and is directly related to the outcome.
- xpe 5y agoYour expectation is not aligned with how VSE is described. See my quotes above, and respond specifically to them if you would like me to continue discussing.