Alex Lumley Commenting Rationale.
Commenting Rationale:
I appreciate the thoughtfulness and the intent behind this proposal, especially the goal of addressing potential issues like the bandwagon effect and last-minute strategic voting. However, there are a few areas where I believe the proposal could be improved to better align with the needs and preferences of the DAO:
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Clarify the Scope and Impact: While the proposal discusses the benefits and potential downsides of shielded voting, it could be more specific about the situations where shielded voting would be most beneficial versus where transparency might be more critical. For instance, could certain types of proposals, beyond elections, also benefit from shielded voting, or would this apply too broadly and reduce overall engagement?
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Address Participation Concerns: The proposal touches on the potential for decreased participation but doesn’t fully explore solutions to mitigate this risk. Consider proposing strategies to maintain or even boost engagement if shielded voting is implemented, such as encouraging more active discussion in forums or finding ways to highlight the importance of each vote regardless of its visibility during the voting process.
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Incorporate Flexibility: Rather than making shielded voting the default for all Snapshot votes or elections, it might be beneficial to propose a flexible framework where the use of shielded voting can be decided on a case-by-case basis by the proposal author, with clear guidelines on when it should be considered. This would allow the DAO to benefit from shielded voting when appropriate without mandating it across the board.
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Transparency on Rationale: There’s significant concern about how shielded voting could impact the sharing of voting rationales. The proposal could explore mechanisms to ensure that even with shielded voting, delegates are still encouraged or even required to share their reasoning in a transparent manner after the voting period ends.
By addressing these points, the proposal could better balance the benefits of shielded voting with the need for transparency and participation within the DAO.
See voting rationale here: Alex Lumley (Savvy DAO) Delegate Communication Thread - #6 by AlexLumley