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'''Consensus''' has a range of definitions from [[unanimity]] to various levels of [[majority]]. | '''Consensus''' has a range of definitions from [[unanimity]] to various levels of [[majority]]. | ||
Since there must be one matter or [[issue]] being debated, any consensus begins from a '''sympathetic point of view''' with the [[power structure]] that decides it exists or that (at least) it is time for [[debating]] and [[voting]]. A [[dissensus]] may begin from the assertion that the concept is not worth debating or discussing - but of course it cannot be ignored if those debating it ([[sysop]]s) will make a decision that affects also the [[trolls]]. | |||
Within the frame of any one decision: | |||
[[Unanimity minus two]] has a certain advantage as a level for use in a [[wiki]]. It may become the standard level for most decisions of the [[Consumerium Governance Organization]], simply because it reflects what goes on in an wiki [[revert duel]] so perfectly. | [[Unanimity minus two]] has a certain advantage as a level for use in a [[wiki]]. It may become the standard level for most decisions of the [[Consumerium Governance Organization]], simply because it reflects what goes on in an wiki [[revert duel]] so perfectly. | ||
See [[w:consensus]] and especially [[w:consensus decision making]] for a deep discussion of advantages and disadvantages of various levels of consensus depth. | See [[w:consensus]] and especially [[w:consensus decision making]] for a deep discussion of advantages and disadvantages of various levels of consensus depth. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:46, 3 March 2004
Consensus has a range of definitions from unanimity to various levels of majority.
Since there must be one matter or issue being debated, any consensus begins from a sympathetic point of view with the power structure that decides it exists or that (at least) it is time for debating and voting. A dissensus may begin from the assertion that the concept is not worth debating or discussing - but of course it cannot be ignored if those debating it (sysops) will make a decision that affects also the trolls.
Within the frame of any one decision:
Unanimity minus two has a certain advantage as a level for use in a wiki. It may become the standard level for most decisions of the Consumerium Governance Organization, simply because it reflects what goes on in an wiki revert duel so perfectly.
See w:consensus and especially w:consensus decision making for a deep discussion of advantages and disadvantages of various levels of consensus depth.