Therefore, I suggest the following: each person has their own set of points. If a person votes for one town, they spend all their points on it. If they vote for two, their points are divided equally between them.
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I don't know if multiple choices are necessary. I think they are. If a person wants to arrive and 2nd place is equally good, why should they have to choose?
In short, I'm waiting for reasonable ideas. What does anyone suggest?
Firstly, the numbers are exactly the same for me (I just multiplied each by two to make it easier to calculate later).
Secondly, a person has a vote worth n points. They can distribute these n points either to one application or divide them between two. Otherwise, they would have 2n points and gain an advantage over those who vote for only one city. In this case, the algorithm itself would contain an error – those who vote for two cities would have a greater influence on the voting than those who vote for one, which means unequal conditions for each participant in the voting.
"Совесть - она либо есть, либо её нет" (с) RedWhait HP
I'm currently thinking along these lines:
Vote weight:
Never participated - 0.5
Participated once - 1
Participated twice - 1.5
Participated 3+ times - 2
Regarding the format, I absolutely don't see the point in holding it in 2 rounds. We don't have 10+ options. It will only prolong the process. IMHO.
I'm not sure if a multiple-choice option is needed. I think it is. If a person wants to participate and 2nd place is equally acceptable, why should they have to choose?
In short, I'm waiting for reasonable suggestions. What does everyone think?
Multiple Choice - definitely against it. If someone has an opinion, it should be formed in some way, not like "I'm for these and these, but against these..."
I like Merlin's point system more because I think those who actually participate should be the ones deciding. Newcomers are good, but in reality, there aren't many of them, and those who want to will come to Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Volgograd.
I can't say anything about the rounds; I haven't formed a clear opinion for myself.
Multiple Choice - definitely against it. If someone has an opinion, it should be formed in some way, and not like this: I'm for those and those, but against these...))
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and those who vote for two cities have a greater influence on the vote than those who vote for one, which means - unequal conditions for each participant in the vote.
Well, if a person is equally willing to go to point A and point B, but not to point C, why can't they indicate this in the vote?
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In fact, those who vote for 2 cities are essentially voting against the third. And if they vote for 3, it's the same as not voting at all.
Well, if the option for multiple choices is really needed, then Merlin's option could work, i.e., a person can distribute the sum of their points between two cities, instead of giving a full vote to each, which would give the person two votes.
And, as another option, someone already mentioned it, not to count the votes of local residents.
And one more point. After the voting begins, a period of silence should start. All topics with discussions and applications, in my opinion, should be closed to new posts. The organizers had more than enough time to provide all the information they considered important.
"Совесть - она либо есть, либо её нет" (с) RedWhait HP
Yes, of course, when counting votes, those who have never attended should meet the criterion: at least 1 year of registration on the forum.
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Well, if the ability to choose multiple options is really needed, then Merlin's option would work, i.e., a person can distribute their total points between two cities, instead of giving a full vote to one and then another... This would give the person two votes.
And, as another option, someone already mentioned it, we shouldn't count the votes of local residents.
I'm leaning towards round 1.
Ideally, the winner should be announced on Monday, and they should travel and sign the guarantee agreement with the base on Tuesday.
So, let's actually have round 1. There's no time. Tickets are getting more expensive.
"Совесть - она либо есть, либо её нет" (с) RedWhait HP
I am against this point. Isn't this supposed to be a gathering of old friends?
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I agree, if someone is willing to go to both places, their vote should be split. And regarding the votes of local residents, I believe they should be taken into account.
I might reveal a secret to you, but this is actually a gathering of old friends with the addition of new, reasonable people.
Let me let you in on a secret, but it's really a gathering of old friends with the addition of new, decent guys)))
I am against this point. Isn't this a gathering of old friends?
In exceptional cases – under the personal responsibility of the judges from previous championships – Vika and Dirty, let them take into account the votes of those they consider not to be "technical voters".
But a registration period of at least one year protects us from the possibility of artificially influencing the result.
"Совесть - она либо есть, либо её нет" (с) RedWhait HP
I am against this point. Isn't this a gathering of old friends?
I support Merlin's voting system.

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Well, as another option, someone already mentioned it, we could ignore the votes of local residents.
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