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smkmn13 t1_j68cggk wrote

If you want to read more specifics, I found this helpful. It's from an advocacy organization, so it's one sided, but it addresses the standard complaints against RCV:

https://www.rankedvote.co/guides/understanding-ranked-choice-voting/pros-and-cons-of-rcv

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Emblazin t1_j68l87k wrote

The issue with RCV is solved with an even simpler and easier to use system, S.T.A.R. voting. Which stands for Score Then Automatic Runoff. It is approval voting on a 0-9 scale, 0 meaning no preference 1 least and 9 the most. You score your candidate but because the top two go into a run off if you do not differentiate your preferences your vote essentially cancels out. Unfortunately it's unlikely to see anyone talking about it because RCV is the popular solution as it was the first.

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smkmn13 t1_j68lnwt wrote

I don't see how a system where you have to grade a candidate (as opposed to rank them) is "simpler," but I don't know much about STAR so I'll have to read up on it - I'm all for changing what we have now to any more well-thought-out alternative!

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Emblazin t1_j68tyo6 wrote

The website I recommend is STARVoting.org and it explains it quite simply. I think it's easier to understand and most importantly easier to score as RCV can have some edge cases that can be confusing and rile up the stolen election narratives.

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RunnyDischarge t1_j68dq57 wrote

You’re gonna get downvoted to oblivion. RCV is Reddit’s current hardon and all who question it get blown away.

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smkmn13 t1_j68dvuf wrote

I think you misread, or I wasn't clear - I'm part of the "hardon" myself, apparently, and the linked post is one sided in favor of RCV and addresses (rebukes) the complaints

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RunnyDischarge t1_j68e9iz wrote

I meant even mentioning that complaints even exist is enough to get you downvoted. It’s gonna revitalize democracy dammit just like it did in NYC!

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