[New-imc] RE: [IMC-Process] decision making by consensus

[boud]

On Tue, 22 Oct 2002, John Windmueller wrote:

> > If you would like to comment on the article or suggest improvements,
> > mail me please, or use the twiki.
> > 
> > http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/DecisionMakingGuide
...
> The description of what constitutes a consensus and a block varies from
> group to group, but very often it *is* possible for an individual or
> organization (if a spokesperson model)--even against the view of a
> significant majority--to "block" a proposal as an action in the decision
> making process.  
> 
> It is common that blocks need to be rooted within the agreed on goals,
> values, and principles of the group.  And while the process logistics of
> this final part vary widely, blocks rarely are an end to discussion and
> decision.  Most long-standing consensus processes I've seen in place
> have a way of working beyond the block, but not without a very
> significant majority and required deliberations and discussions on the
> block.  
> 
> For some writing on consensus that includes this notion of consensus
> there's...

My understanding of consensus is more like that of john than micmatic.

i've updated:
http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/DecisionMakingGuide
http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/ConflictResolution

Anyone should feel welcome to improve these further...

solidarity
boud