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- This community isn't representative of Canada, nor is any community for that matter.
- Yeah, if you don't support proportional representation, I'm not going to support you. Call it a purity test or what ever you want.
- Every Vote Should Count: Why Voting Liberal or Conservative in the 2025 Election Perpetuates a Broken Democracy. Anyway, have a good one.
This is what happens in FPTP, why take the effort to convince people to elect you (and your unpopular views), when you can just capture an entire party from within?
We need proportional representation now.
I try not to editorialize the content, I just try to post it as is, while maximizing the information being presented.
I completely agree with your points about keeping our focus on electoral reform and maintaining a non-partisan approach. Our community is quite new, and still trying to figure out what it is (hence this thread).
You've hit on something fundamental - proportional representation isn't a left/right issue, it's a democratic fairness issue that benefits voters across the political spectrum.
You're absolutely right that conservatives have just as much to gain from PR as progressives do. Under our current FPTP system, conservative voters in liberal-dominated ridings essentially have no voice in Parliament, and vice versa. PR would allow for a more natural evolution of our political landscape, potentially enabling:
- Conservative voters in urban areas to finally gain representation
- The conservative movement to diversify beyond a single big-tent party
- Issue-based coalitions that better reflect the actual views of voters
- More honest representation without strategic voting distortions
The mathematical case for PR is clear regardless of one's ideology - when roughly 50% of ballots cast make absolutely no difference to the outcome of an election, we have a serious democratic deficit.
I've noticed the same trend you mentioned regarding content that doesn't directly relate to electoral reform (relating to the newness of the forum). While there's certainly room to discuss how various politicians approach democratic issues, we should be cautious about letting the community become an echo chamber or a place that feels unwelcoming to potential PR advocates from across the political spectrum.
Perhaps we could encourage more content that specifically demonstrates how PR would benefit conservative voters? I'd love to see analysis showing how many conservative votes were effectively "wasted" in the last election, or how PR would change representation patterns for conservatives in traditionally non-conservative regions.
See this draft content moderation policy, that I created specifically in response to your feedback!
Content Moderation policies
Content Moderation Policies for c/fairvote [en-CA]
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Content Moderation Policies for c/fairvote
About Our Community
c/fairvote is a bilingual (English/French) forum dedicated to discussing electoral reform in Canada, with a focus on proportional representation. Our community welcomes everyone interested in learning about, discussing, and advocating for electoral systems that ensure every vote counts.
1. Content Focus
Encouraged Content:
- Information about different electoral systems (FPTP, PR, MMP, STV, etc.)
- News about electoral reform in Canada (federal, provincial, municipal)
- Analysis of election results demonstrating electoral system effects
- International examples and case studies of electoral systems
- Advocacy strategies for electoral reform
- Educational resources about voting systems
- Discussions about democratic institutions and principles
Off-Topic Content:
- Content unrelated to electoral systems or democratic reform
- General partisan politics unrelated to electoral reform
- International politics unrelated to electoral systems or democratic institutions
2. Language Policy
- Posts and comments in either English or French are welcome
- Translation requests are welcome but not required
- Respectful corrections of language usage are permitted
3. Conduct Standards
Be Respectful:
- Focus on ideas, not individuals
- Disagree without personal attacks
- Respect different perspectives on electoral reform
Be Factual:
- Back claims with evidence when possible
- Properly attribute sources and quotes
- Avoid misrepresenting opposing positions
- Correct mistakes when identified
Be Constructive:
- Aim to advance understanding of electoral systems
- Consider how your contributions help others learn
- Offer solutions, not just criticisms
- Engage with the strongest version of opposing arguments
4. Prohibited Content
The following are not permitted:
- Harassment or personal attacks
- Discriminatory content based on identity (race, gender, etc.)
- Deliberate misinformation about electoral systems
- Spam, repetitive posting, or flooding
- Content that violates Canadian law
- Calls for violence or illegal activities
- Doxxing or sharing personal information without consent
5. Specific Content Guidelines
Partisan Discussion:
- Discussing parties' positions on electoral reform is permitted
- Focus on policies and principles, not partisan rivalries
- Avoid blanket statements about voters of any political affiliation
Evidence and Claims:
- Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence
- Link to sources when citing statistics or research
- Be transparent about your information sources
Cross-posting:
- Cross-posting relevant content from other communities is allowed
- Respect original content creators and provide attribution
6. Moderation Approach
Moderation Actions May Include:
- Removal of content that violates guidelines
- Temporary or permanent bans for serious or repeated violations
- Content warnings or labels on borderline content
- Thread locking when discussions become unproductive
Progressive Enforcement:
- Informal reminder about guidelines
- Official warning
- Temporary restrictions
- Permanent removal (for serious or repeated violations)
7. Appeals Process
- Decisions can be appealed via messaging a mod
- Explain why you believe the moderation action was incorrect
- Appeals will be reviewed by a different moderator than the original decision maker
- Response to appeals within 72 hours
8. Community Input
- Periodic review of moderation policies with community feedback
- Transparency reports on moderation actions
- Open discussion threads for community concerns about moderation
These policies aim to foster a productive space for learning about and advocating for proportional representation, while ensuring respectful and evidence-based discussion. Our goal is to build a community that advances understanding of electoral reform in Canada, not to restrict legitimate debate or differing perspectives.
Politiques de modération de contenu pour c/fairvote [fr-CA]
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Politiques de modération de contenu pour c/fairvote
À propos de notre communauté
c/fairvote est un forum bilingue (anglais/français) dédié à la discussion sur la réforme électorale au Canada, avec un accent sur la représentation proportionnelle. Notre communauté accueille toute personne intéressée à apprendre, discuter et défendre des systèmes électoraux qui garantissent que chaque vote compte.
1. Orientation du contenu
Contenu encouragé :
- Informations sur les différents systèmes électoraux (SMUT, RP, RPM, VUT, etc.)
- Actualités sur la réforme électorale au Canada (fédéral, provincial, municipal)
- Analyse des résultats électoraux démontrant les effets du système électoral
- Exemples internationaux et études de cas de systèmes électoraux
- Stratégies de plaidoyer pour la réforme électorale
- Ressources éducatives sur les systèmes de vote
- Discussions sur les institutions et principes démocratiques
Contenu hors sujet :
- Contenu sans rapport avec les systèmes électoraux ou la réforme démocratique
- Politique partisane générale sans lien avec la réforme électorale
- Politique internationale sans rapport avec les systèmes électoraux ou les institutions démocratiques
2. Politique linguistique
- Les publications et commentaires en anglais ou en français sont bienvenus
- Les demandes de traduction sont bienvenues mais non obligatoires
- Les corrections respectueuses de l'usage linguistique sont autorisées
3. Normes de conduite
Soyez respectueux :
- Concentrez-vous sur les idées, pas sur les individus
- Exprimez votre désaccord sans attaques personnelles
- Respectez les différentes perspectives sur la réforme électorale
Soyez factuel :
- Appuyez vos affirmations par des preuves lorsque possible
- Attribuez correctement les sources et citations
- Évitez de déformer les positions opposées
- Corrigez les erreurs lorsqu'elles sont identifiées
Soyez constructif :
- Visez à faire progresser la compréhension des systèmes électoraux
- Considérez comment vos contributions aident les autres à apprendre
- Proposez des solutions, pas seulement des critiques
- Engagez-vous avec la version la plus solide des arguments opposés
4. Contenu interdit
Les éléments suivants ne sont pas autorisés :
- Harcèlement ou attaques personnelles
- Contenu discriminatoire basé sur l'identité (race, genre, etc.)
- Désinformation délibérée sur les systèmes électoraux
- Spam, publications répétitives ou inondation
- Contenu qui viole la loi canadienne
- Appels à la violence ou activités illégales
- Divulgation d'informations personnelles sans consentement
5. Directives spécifiques de contenu
Discussion partisane :
- La discussion sur les positions des partis concernant la réforme électorale est autorisée
- Concentrez-vous sur les politiques et les principes, pas sur les rivalités partisanes
- Évitez les déclarations générales sur les électeurs de toute affiliation politique
Preuves et affirmations :
- Les affirmations extraordinaires nécessitent des preuves extraordinaires
- Fournissez des liens vers les sources lorsque vous citez des statistiques ou des recherches
- Soyez transparent concernant vos sources d'information
Publications croisées :
- Le partage croisé de contenu pertinent provenant d'autres communautés est autorisé
- Respectez les créateurs de contenu original et fournissez l'attribution
6. Approche de modération
Les actions de modération peuvent inclure :
- Suppression de contenu qui viole les directives
- Suspensions temporaires ou permanentes pour violations graves ou répétées
- Avertissements ou étiquettes sur le contenu limite
- Verrouillage de fil de discussion lorsque les discussions deviennent improductives
Application progressive :
- Rappel informel des directives
- Avertissement officiel
- Restrictions temporaires
- Suppression permanente (pour violations graves ou répétées)
7. Processus d'appel
- Les décisions peuvent être contestées en contactant un modérateur
- Expliquez pourquoi vous pensez que l'action de modération était incorrecte
- Les appels seront examinés par un modérateur différent de celui qui a pris la décision initiale
- Réponse aux appels dans les 72 heures
8. Contribution de la communauté
- Révision périodique des politiques de modération avec rétroaction de la communauté
- Rapports de transparence sur les actions de modération
- Fils de discussion ouverts pour les préoccupations de la communauté concernant la modération
Ces politiques visent à favoriser un espace productif pour apprendre et défendre la représentation proportionnelle, tout en assurant une discussion respectueuse et fondée sur des preuves. Notre objectif est de construire une communauté qui fait progresser la compréhension de la réforme électorale au Canada, et non de restreindre le débat légitime ou les perspectives différentes.
Me too. That's why I advocate for proportional representation!