On 6/3/2017 4:07 PM, Rowan Collins wrote:
> Hi Richard,
> 
> I think 3-way votes are potentially confusing, and saying it's a
> "simple 50%+1 majority vote" doesn't really make sense if it's not a
> yes/no question.
> 
> What if the vote splits 49/48/3? Does "do nothing" win because the
> other options didn't pass the winning post, even though some people
> would actually be happy with either option? I don't think there are
> many people who would rank the options as A > neither > B in this
> case.
> 
> Perhaps it would be better to separate the vote in two: - Should
> coding standard be changed? Yes / No, 50%+1 required for change -
> Which style should be used if change is accepted? A / B, highest
> total wins regardless of proportion.
> 
> Regards,
> 

You are completely right, this makes no sense as it stands. Changed to
how you propose it, as it is the only thing that actually makes sense. ;)

-- 
Richard "Fleshgrinder" Fussenegger

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