Initiative: Amending the Naming Initiative...Again

The default Civ name can also then be included in subsequent renaming polls for anyone who does not prefer the suggested names.

I like that. Perhaps we could say that the existing name (if any) for a city or geographic feature would appear on any poll to rename (including runoffs). Citizens who have invested heavily in stationery and business cards might like to protect their investment.;)

On a second note, do folks think naming discussions and polls belong in the main DG forums, or in the RPG forum or maybe a new (possible?) naming forum?
 
On a second note, do folks think naming discussions and polls belong in the main DG forums, or in the RPG forum or maybe a new (possible?) naming forum?

I'd say, keep it here, but concentrated in 1 or 2 threads at a time.
 
How about for geoglogical features any person can name it, report they want that feature named to an offical, cartographer for example, and if anyone has a problem with the name then they can post a poll to invalidate it and the feature can be named again
 
How about for geoglogical features any person can name it, report they want that feature named to an offical, cartographer for example, and if anyone has a problem with the name then they can post a poll to invalidate it and the feature can be named again

I would be happy with that. Names are purely atmosphere and are not a good fit with the goal of conducting free and fair elections concerning substantive matters.
 
Wow, missed some stuff with my inconsistent internet connection.

Requiring a 2/3 majority would be unconstitutional. The Constitution says that no poll may require a higher level of support than that required by an amendment -- currently 60%.

These comments refer to city naming.

The real solution to our naming woes is to go back to a simple "most votes wins" standard. This would take out most of the need for reruns, resulting in decisive polls most of the time. No need for seconding, if someone wants to propose a fringe name and waste his/her vote on it, more power goes to the mainstream choice. Set a time limit on nominations and the vote. We could even resolve ties by just choosing the 1st nominated name.

If someone strenuously objects to a name, they can always start a new nomination thread. The DG population tends to frown on people who play poll wars, so there is an element of risk.

As for unit naming I agree with the idea of the person who gives movement instructions being the one to name units.

Geographic names should be the cartographer's job. I would recommend getting citizen input, if one wants to be reappointed or elected to another position in the future. A citizen who objects could use a simple poll to require a feature to be unnamed or the name changed.
 
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