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In reply to the discussion: Should Democratic Underground switch to seven-person juries? [View all]Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)237. so, does this mean you think that there aren't enough posts being hidden?
'cause that is the only justification I can see for adding another juror.
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You can chose to not serve on juries by clicking "Willingness to serve on Juries" to off
uppityperson
Mar 2014
#123
I also volunteer on MIRT and as a Host. It is a choice. At 10 seconds per "don't serve", it takes
uppityperson
Mar 2014
#318
i have but rarely. once you need more than a minute to decide, the post isn't going to get hidden
CreekDog
Mar 2014
#341
That's my reasoning, too. Sometimes it takes too long to find enough willing jurors.
randome
Mar 2014
#10
If you serve on a jury and the post doesn't get ruled on for 20 minutes or so, that's a long time.
randome
Mar 2014
#158
That is correct pipi_k, everyone should look into the discussion to make a decision
mrdmk
Mar 2014
#222
I may forgotten on occasion but I try to be diligent. If I don't feel comfortable putting my name on
TheKentuckian
Mar 2014
#264
If the jurors names are published then when the post is alerted upon there
A Simple Game
Mar 2014
#111
I think more of my own alerts should result in hidden posts, but I also think
struggle4progress
Mar 2014
#16
I'm not interested in your assessment of who is or isn't an acceptable human being
BainsBane
Mar 2014
#364
But those comments can be alerted on by anyone who sees the jury verdict,
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#353
I'm not clear on how you can be sure which person it is, or even if it's only one person. n/t
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#363
It matters because you believe that biased individuals are not being removed from the jury pool.
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#366
I know that Skinner responded to an ATA post saying he hadn't removed anyone
BainsBane
Mar 2014
#367
From http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=2863
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#368
The only time your posts are hidden now is via one of your patented Self-Delete Sprees.
Codeine
Mar 2014
#177
I think the jury system is useful, but have concerns about how some jurors vote.
bluestate10
Mar 2014
#180
One of the weaknesses of the system used on DU is that the accused doesn't have a
bluestate10
Mar 2014
#184
Yes. Because most posts i see hidden never meet the description thats given TO hide it, i.e.
7962
Mar 2014
#244
I would say we should go to 7 jurors but drop the amount of votes needed for a hide to '3'
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#370
Thank goodness Skinner and EarlG generously provide delicious catering during our
myrna minx
Mar 2014
#316
Let's give it a try. If it doesn't help matters and you find that 7-person juries puts too much
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#32
If the current system is perceived as a disincentive to alerts, then based on the number ...
11 Bravo
Mar 2014
#45
I've made that argument before but someone pointed out to me that I was forgetting to count
seaglass
Mar 2014
#57
5 members would be better, easier to form a jury and reduce the use on members.
CK_John
Mar 2014
#62
I ALWAYS click to see what was hidden. I'm also disappointed when someone is banned...
Blanks
Mar 2014
#148
I disagree with your premise that the alerter is analogous to a jury member and thus has a vote....
xocet
Mar 2014
#103
As others have pointed out, while the alerter is a HIDE vote, the poster is a LEAVE vote. nt
MADem
Mar 2014
#136
Yes, but please add a penalty for people who make a habit of frivolous alerts
BlueStreak
Mar 2014
#82
No hiding posts is an extraordinary move and I dislike the idea of making it easier
Kurska
Mar 2014
#89
I like that idea, most trolls should be caught by the time they hit 500
Flying Squirrel
Mar 2014
#252
If you want to buy a star, you have to mail a payment with the name of the designated DUer.
CrispyQ
Mar 2014
#109
I think the idea is that people are "invested" so they get a perk of membership.
MADem
Mar 2014
#139
If everyone refused to serve on juries, DU would have to get a new moderating system.
CrispyQ
Mar 2014
#107
No. As the pool of qualified jurors diminishes, the frequency of jury duty goes up.
lumberjack_jeff
Mar 2014
#113
No strong opinion either way. Could we try for a bit, on a "trial" basis and then talk again?
uppityperson
Mar 2014
#129
Your original rationale for 3-3 was well thought out. I think it still makes the most sense.
rug
Mar 2014
#163
I'm willing to give the 7 juror idea a try, as long as it can be reversed down the road if it proves
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#172
Ahhh, you mad bro? What type of person gets mad about it? Nap time maybe??? n-t
Logical
Mar 2014
#194
Think you're projecting your own emotions, kiddo. It's just a poll about housekeeping stuff.
DirkGently
Mar 2014
#199
Skinner, will there ever be a chance that jurors can communciate with each other to sort a post out?
freshwest
Mar 2014
#200
3-3 ties? I thought at least 4 hides were needed to hide a post. No such thing as a tie. nt
valerief
Mar 2014
#204
you are right, in a way. 3-3 ties go to the poster and are a Leave It Alone. In this regard
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#209
Especially since (in my case) I was banned from posting in that thread any more
rpannier
Mar 2014
#274
I have just finished reading a book on the strange, tortured and somewhat brief life
man4allcats
Mar 2014
#223
I say program an AI jury that is always right and impartial. All problems solved.
penultimate
Mar 2014
#225
The all white straight male jury of privilege. I bet they don't even know they are white
The Straight Story
Mar 2014
#296
People alert threads and hope that *three* Snowden fans will be called in the jury
Kolesar
Mar 2014
#232
so, does this mean you think that there aren't enough posts being hidden?
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2014
#237
Something is wrong when folks are wringing their hands that it is too hard to block a person from
TheKentuckian
Mar 2014
#248
What's the point if perma-propagandists are allowed to soil everything?
Corruption Inc
Mar 2014
#255
I think a 7th juror is a great idea ... as would be having the alerter's name on alerts. nt.
polly7
Mar 2014
#282
Some days I do that. But especially now, when I'm serving a MIRT term, I see a lot of DU.
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#351
If this goes through (and it looks like it will) are you going to be increasing the slots on the
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#306