Currently there is no rule for when a vote is over, or when the vote is tallied. I propose we allow 24 hours from post creation to allow everyone in the community to have a chance to see and consider a proposal and vote. After 24 hours from post creation, the ‘polls’ would close and the votes can be tallied. Any votes cast after 24 hours would be invalid.
Edit: some good points made, I withdraw this proposal
Nay
I agree with the idea that there should be a limit to how long voting is open, for practical reasons, but I think 24 hours is far too short. People’s lives are unpredictable and you might not have the chance to properly consider a community like this in that timespan. I think this is an important consideration if we want to foster a community of inclusion. I think a reasonable minimum might be 72 hours, and I would recommend a period closer to seven days.
Nay just cause I think bigger votes like blocking other instances should have a week or something since that’s a pretty big decision.
Nay. Needs a longer time. Maybe a week? Honestly if it’s not life and death it can probably wait a week. Also gives a chance for debate if needed.
Nay. It should definitely be more than a day. If there is no limit there is no end to voting, but 24hrs is not long enough.
