Let's refocus Re: P1788: PLEASE VOTE: Motion P1788/M0039.01:IntroductoryText -- voting period begins
George, P-1788,
Thank you. I apologize to the extent I may have been
remiss in maintaining order in this regard.
Actually, we currently have four motions actively on the
agenda:
1. Motion 39: The vote you have pointed out;
2. Motion 42: The decoration system;
3. Motion 41: Clause 2 (a non-normative description of the motivation underlying
the normative part of the standards text);
4. Motion 40: 1.7 and 1.8 (Programming environments and language considerations).
See http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/1788/private/Motions/AllMotions.html (and
contact me if you need a password).
Note that all of these items (including the three items under discussion)
are for actual text. The following action is needed from each of you:
* If you have not voted on motion 39, please do so, and supply the required
description of modifications if you vote "no".
* Keep in mind that the three motions under current discussion deal with
actual document text, but, excepting the Motion 42:decorations,
they are introductory, not pinning down
all details. Any postings should be focused on exactly how the text in
the motion should be reworded to result in at least 2/3 of the working group
voting "yes". The postings will need to be thoroughly read and digested
to result in appropriate modifications to the text, and wide-ranging
philosophical or technical discussions only tangentially related to the motions
make this more difficult. We have already had four years to consider
general implications.
* Along these lines, if a posting is warranted, it may help to put the
motion number and name or description on the "Subject:" line
(e.g. "Motion 40:1.7, 1.8 -- programming environments and languages").
* The exception is the motion on decorations, where additional
underlying discussion may be appropriate. Indeed,
this has been happening. However, where is it leading? How should
the officers digest and act upon it? Can the participants
in this discussion care to summarize it (i.e. agree on a summary)?
Sincerely,
Baker
On 12/17/2012 04:52 AM, Corliss, George wrote:
P1788,
Amid all the discussion, we have a motion on the floor, Motion P1788/M0039.01:IntroductoryText
Current tally: Yes - 0; No - 1; Needed to pass: 34
Baker's call to vote is appended below.
Perhaps you, like me, are lost in the active discussion. Perhaps Baker or John could clarify whether the active discussion is relevant to this motion?
George Corliss
P1788 Vote Tabulator
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ralph Baker Kearfott <rbk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Motion P1788/M0039.01:IntroductoryText -- voting period begins
Date: December 2, 2012 3:21:12 PM CST
To: John Pryce <prycejd1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: stds-1788 <stds-1788@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: <rbk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <rbk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
P-1788:
The discussion period for this motion has ended, and
voting herewith commences. Voting will continue until
after Sunday, December 23, 2012.
Voting on this motion will proceed according to the
RULES FOR STANDARD TEXT. That is,
1. a 2/3 majority is necessary for the motion to pass,
2. any NO votes MUST be accompanied by an explanation of and
a corresponding commitment to the changes would cause
the voter to change the "NO" vote to "YES".
The motion cannot be changed during voting.
I attach the motion, with the friendly amendments and corrections
John posted on November 30.
Juergen: Please post the updated motion and update the web page
to indicate that voting has begun. (Also, the motion
is internally labeled as 6.1, while it is presently
entitled 5-2 on the web page.)
Acting secretary: Please record the transaction in the minutes.
The motion appears in the private area of the IEEE P-1788 site:
http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/1788/private/Motions/AllMotions.html
As usual, please contact me if you need the password to the private
area.
Best regards,
Baker (acting as chair, P-1788)
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Department of Mathematics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(Room 217 Maxim D. Doucet Hall, 1403 Johnston Street)
Box 4-1010, Lafayette, LA 70504-1010, USA
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Ralph Baker Kearfott, rbk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (337) 482-5346 (fax)
(337) 482-5270 (work) (337) 993-1827 (home)
URL: http://interval.louisiana.edu/kearfott.html
Department of Mathematics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(Room 217 Maxim D. Doucet Hall, 1403 Johnston Street)
Box 4-1010, Lafayette, LA 70504-1010, USA
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