[FFmpeg-devel] Is the GA democratic ?

[Michael Niedermayer <michael@niedermayer.cc>]

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Hi

As people likely know i belive it is not but i got a 2nd opinion:


I asked chat gpt this:
Is it a democracy, if only people can vote who have performed a specific action at least 20 times in the last 3 years? This way 49 of over 2000 people can only vote

Heres the first reply i got:

A democracy is generally defined as a system of government where all eligible citizens have an equal opportunity to participate in decision-making, often through voting. If eligibility to vote is restricted to those who have performed a specific action at least 20 times in the last three years, this would significantly limit participation and could challenge the democratic nature of the system.

Here are some points to consider:

Exclusivity: If only 49 out of over 2,000 people meet the criteria to vote, the system is excluding a vast majority of the population from participating in the democratic process. This raises questions about fairness and equal representation.

Criteria for Voting: In a democracy, voting rights are typically based on broad and inclusive criteria such as citizenship, age, and residency. Imposing a specific action as a requirement could be seen as arbitrary and discriminatory, potentially disenfranchising large segments of the population.

Representation: The essence of democracy is that the government should represent the will of the majority. If only a small, select group can vote, the resulting government may not reflect the broader population's interests or desires.

Legitimacy: The legitimacy of a democratic government rests on the consent of the governed. If the majority are excluded from voting, they may view the government as illegitimate, leading to social unrest or disengagement from the political process.

Accessibility and Feasibility: The requirement to perform a specific action 20 times in three years could be inaccessible or unfeasible for many, depending on the nature of the action. This could disproportionately affect certain groups, exacerbating inequalities.

In summary, while the system described may have some form of electoral process, it would likely not be considered a true democracy due to the restrictive voting criteria that exclude the majority of the population.



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