World Assembly Suggestion - "Abstain"

[Sedgistan]

Merged with existing thread on the topic.

[Cnutstantinople]

I was about to make a thread about this, but searchbar reveals it's already been pitched.
I'd like to be able to abstain on a vote, particularly for security council resolutions.

[Holaloperho]

I was about to make a thread about this, but searchbar reveals it's already been pitched.
I'd like to be able to abstain on a vote, particularly for security council resolutions.

Simply don't vote then, the WA don't force people to vote.

[Ilonggo]

I have noticed that within the World Assembly issues, there are only two possible answers; a vote for yes, and a vote to disagree or vote "NO" Why isn't there a third option, and that is to "abstain", a neither yes or a no vote. Just a vote of neutrality on the issue.

If you look at the United Nations, countries can abstain from casting a yes or a no vote. The abstaining vote is neither yes or no. In real life; there is neither a yes or no answer to life's many questions.

Queendom of Ilonggo.

[Grays Harbor]

wrong forum. you want technical. Also, the WA or NS =/= UN

[Sovreignry]

The method of abstaining from a vote is to just not vote on that proposal. There's nothing in the rulebook that says you have to vote.

[Forces of Beelzebub]

The method of abstaining from a vote is to just not vote on that proposal. There's nothing in the rulebook that says you have to vote.

That's what the FoB thinks. Just don't vote.

[Frisbeeteria]

Merged with existing thread on the topic.

[Auralia]

I support this measure.

[Leutria]

Just bumping this for the reason mentioned in the Rift thread.

In technical terms, yes: but in aesthetic terms, it's a lot more glaring now. That's what I mentioned, and I suspect what Grenartia is alluding to as well.

Indeed, it is. Its a lot harder to ignore it now.

[Sacara]

Just bumping this for the reason mentioned in the Rift thread.

Indeed, it is. Its a lot harder to ignore it now.

Truely, I'd JOIN the WA, if this were to happen. I hated the (1) if I didn't have an opinion.

[Ancient Slobovia]

I'll third this proposal. I can't remember the last time I voted in the WASC.

[Indian Empire]

I'll third this proposal. I can't remember the last time I voted in the WASC.

I'll quadruple it as me as a defender really doesn't care about the GA.

[Normlpeople]

Aside from a more prominent prompt informing one of a proposal up for vote, what is wrong with ignoring that prompt and simply not voting?

[Mallorea and Riva]

Do people want the ability to abstain or do they just want the notification to go away after it has been clicked on?

[Leutria]

The notification going away would be the big one (I cannot speak for others though)

[[violet]]

Do people want the ability to abstain or do they just want the notification to go away after it has been clicked on?

This is a good question.

[Indian Empire]

Do people want the ability to abstain or do they just want the notification to go away after it has been clicked on?

This is a good question.

I truly could use an "abstain" button, not only to make the notification go away, but also since I don't care about the GA.

Would it perhaps be possible to have individual registering for each council so they are not notified of the other council's votes?

[The Dark Star Republic]

Would it perhaps be possible to have individual registering for each council so they are not notified of the other council's votes?

Hey, if only someone had suggested that five fucking years ago.

Do people want the ability to abstain or do they just want the notification to go away after it has been clicked on?

In order of preference:
1. Able to make the notification go away.
2. A discussion on whether to have the abstain option.
3. Status quo/anything else.

[The New World Oceania]

Do people want the ability to abstain or do they just want the notification to go away after it has been clicked on?

This is a good question.

Regardless, we ought to opt for the latter. Introducing abstentions will force us to consider if abstentions count toward the final percentage, if we're going to allow blank votes too, how many votes an SC resolution should appropriately pass with, if Liberate Haven was really ethical or in fact a conspiracy....

[Normlpeople]

Do people want the ability to abstain or do they just want the notification to go away after it has been clicked on?

This is a good question.

Speaking purely for myself, I don't see the point behind a vote to abstain. Simply not voting serves the same purpose. I would prefer the notification go away.

[Sichuan Pepper]

I would like the notification to go away after it has been clicked on.

[Separatist Peoples]

This is a good question.

Speaking purely for myself, I don't see the point behind a vote to abstain. Simply not voting serves the same purpose. I would prefer the notification go away.

To the contrary, I think it would do more to track votes. The difference between those who simply didn't get around to voting and those who genuinely don't feel strongly one way or the other would be easier to track. It would prevent nations from voting against just because they don't care, like I do for SC Resolutions.

[Bari]

Do people want the ability to abstain or do they just want the notification to go away after it has been clicked on?

This is a good question.

I would like the ability to abstain.

[Bears Armed]

Speaking purely for myself, I don't see the point behind a vote to abstain. Simply not voting serves the same purpose. I would prefer the notification go away.

Speaking for myself, it would be useful to reflect the times when the national government IC deliberately chooses abstention.