[Theforum] Re: Changes to the VotingReqs document

.jeff jeff at members.evolt.org
Mon Feb 4 15:11:37 CST 2002


madhu,

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> From: Madhu Menon
>
> What (I think) he means is:
>
> 1) If you're a registered user (i.e., eligible to vote),
>    the db will record a) that you voted and b) what your
>    vote was
> 2) People with access to the db (a handful among the
>    admins) can still see what you voted, though it will
>    take some work. All other people, however, will not
>    be able to.
> 3) Considering point 2, *absolute* anonymity will not
>    exist. A few people will still be able to see the
>    results, but the public will not.
>
> And yes, the *results* will be shown only at the end of
> the voting period.
>
> Did I get that right, Jeff?
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yes, with one exception.  with public polling the *results* will be shown
immediately after submitting your vote as well as be available after the
poll has closed.

.jeff

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