[dlvorg] Second on the floor, discussion may commence.

From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Dec 10 2008 - 16:52:10 CST


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Second on the floor, discussion may commence:

Michelle (NZ) writes:

>Seconded

I'm taking this as a second on both points.

>For what its worth I think common sense dictates that all votes
>on things like this should be separated into their component parts.

>In this case I personally don't care which hotels are on the list
>or not but morally, ethically, or whatever, the removal of the
>St Tropez and the addition of the Sahara are not linked and are
>mutually exclusive.

>While I suspect the St Tropez management have done no one any
>favours as a result of what's happened it is still a hotel that
>has been used and is supported by DLVers.

>As for the Sahara. I personally think this place should be blown
>up but again I realise it has its supporters and therefore I see
>no reason to not have on the list (other than if they are blowing
>it up, then maybe it shouldn't be...) It isn't going to force me
>to stay there and as with St Tropez each individual can make up
>their own mind on what is best for them.

>Finally, and I made this comment in my "invalid" vote, I don't
>understand the time sensivity around this issue. Why was it
>needed to be resolved so urgently?

Time sensitivity is/was so we can get the word out. It's not
life or death, but convenience, and possibly some awkward
moments on the phone while the are told that no, the quoted
rate is not available.

Anyway, floor is open for further discussion on both points.
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