[vpFREE] Re: Hall of Fame stringent rules

Bob Dancer wrote:

> The Hall of Fame has strange rules. The
> nominations only come about every four years and you need at least 1/3 of the
> vote to get in. If everybody casts a private ballot with more than a dozen
> candidates, the odds are against any individual receiving that high of a
> percentage.

My goal is to preserve the exclusivity of the Hall of Fame,
while ensuring that worthy candidates get recognized. The
election rules are designed to accomplish this goal.

Here are the % of vote figures for the winning inductee in each
of the Hall of Fame elections.

2002 - 14.1%
2003 - 19.8%
2004 - 25.8%
2005 - 39.9%
2006 - 23.4%
2007 - 25.3%
2008 - 57.0%

Each previous Hall of Fame election has removed successful
inductees from the nominee pool. And, each removal makes it
easier for a stand-out candidate to receive a higher
percentage of the total vote.

The greater than 1/3 requirement seems reasonable and
attainable to me, but it is tweakable in future elections,
if it seems appropriate.

vpFREE Administrator


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