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Originally Posted by Sasquatch
After reading back a few pages I can see a difference of opinion about whose votes count and even who should be allowed to vote period. If this was a special thread for Elite members only, then that should have been the outline from the very start. I think PMO has struck a good balance handling this thread so far.(Did anybody figure out what happened to the Led Zepp vote count?...just curious some people were very angry and then nothing was said about it.) I see Boo Boo is angry that some newcomers are voting without giving Yes a chance and I understand his passion for a band he really likes, but this is supposed to be for fun, certainly nothing to get angry about. No matter the outcome I still like Yes and will enjoy their unique brand of prog rock for many years to come. 
If the system is changed and only posters with 500+ are allowed to decide the final MBHOF membership, then I wouldn't have participated in the first place. For the record, I abstained from voting for both Joy Division and Elliot Smith because I don't know them well enough to make a yes or no decision, and I didn't have the time to catch up. I will only vote on bands I am familiar with, or have been introduced to by MB members. So is this an Elite MB Members Only poll, or is it for all MB members to participate in up to the final selection? |
I don't think it's an 'elite' thread at all, you have to remember that the main voting is open to everyone and without that stage the artists wouldn't get in the first place. That and anyone who's been here for a while can nominate as well. The 2nd stage is only there so that the people who have dedicated the most time here can make sure only the real best go through.
People are going to get annoyed naturally when noobs come in and vote and then never come back again but this was always going to happen, the way i see it is they're representing the proportion that come on here for a bit but don't stay. Like it or lump it, they're still a part of this place.