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They explained the algorithm in a recent episode of Logbuch Netzpolitik [1]. They weighted all MEPs according to their current stance on the issue, so you're mo
by sentenza 13y ago
They explained the algorithm in a recent episode of Logbuch Netzpolitik [1]. They weighted all MEPs according to their current stance on the issue, so you're more likely to get the contact info of an opponent of net neutrality than a proponent.
Nonetheless, I also find it slightly frustrating that they didn't include country-matching or at least a language preference setting. After all, the MEP might be more inclined to listen to me if I'm one of their constituents (or if I am at least able to communicate with them).
[1] http://logbuch-netzpolitik.de/lnp094-internet-zero http://logbuch-netzpolitik.de/lnp094-internet-zero
- Silhouette 13y agoAfter all, the MEP might be more inclined to listen to me if I'm one of their constituents (or if I am at least able to communicate with them). This is something I don't quite understand at EU level. In the UK, there is a convention that MPs only act for and respond to their own constituents. Randomly e-mailing the MP for somewhere else is extremely unlikely to achieve anything useful at all. I don't know whether the European Parliament has a similar convention, but even if not, it's hard to see why a random MEP is -- or should be -- swayed in their position by representations from anyone other than the voters to whom they are responsible. I don't understand why anyone would ever advocate lobbying anyone but their own representatives. Does this actually achieve anything at EU level?