[fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message

Dave Arthur arthurd23 at bell.net
Tue Jul 25 08:20:26 EDT 2017


I think the demand for representation should be the same size as fair and proportional.
Four lines is okay.
     
     Demand
Representation
     Fair and
  Proportional

Dave A

From: STUART CHANDLER 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 2:20 AM
To: Anita Nickerson ; FVC Waterloo Region Discussion 
Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message

If #5 is the winner, I suggest :A large DEMAND at the top - to grab attention - (then people may be moved to read the rest of the statement). Thanks. Stu. 
Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.
      From: Anita Nickerson
      Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:21 PM
      To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
      Reply To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
      Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message 

‎

Okay, the winner is #5. 

Vistaprint is a type in your text and it appears type thing. Here's what it looks like now - screenshot below.

I can make the "demand representation" bigger but then it won't be all on one line. 

I can change the colour of the letters. 
‎
I can move the whole thing down.

SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS. 





On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 6:13 PM, Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:

  Thank you Corliss. 

  Sharon




  On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 5:51 PM, Corliss Olson <cpolson11 at gmail.com> wrote:

    # 5


    Corliss


    On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 10:01 AM, Jay Judkowitz <judkowitz at gmail.com> wrote:

      My second round:  13, 5, 1, 7 



      On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 8:04 AM, Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:

        Yes, there is a second round: 


        #5 - Demand Representation: Fair & Proportional

        #7 - Vote To Make Your Vote Count

        #13 - Front: What do 92 democracies have that Canada lacks?  Back: Proportional Representation 

        This one was left off the numbered list but got two votes anyway so I'm throwing it in on this round:

        #1a - 40% Votes
                 60% Seats
                 100 Power
              Not Democracy


        On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 7:57 AM, David Dolson <ddolson at golden.net> wrote:

          Do we get to vote again?
          -Dave
                From: Sharon Sommerville
                Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 10:33 PM
                To: fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org
                Reply To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
                Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message 


          Second Round! 

          Each of these suggestions received 3 votes overall:

          #5 - Demand Representation: Fair & Proportional

          #7 - Vote To Make Your Vote Count

          #13 - Front: What do 92 democracies have that Canada lacks?  Back: Proportional Representation 

          This one was left off the numbered list but got two votes anyway so I'm throwing it in on this round:

          #1a - 40% Votes
                   60% Seats
                   100 Power
                Not Democracy

          Vote soon!

          Thank you everyone!

          Sharon

          On Sun, Jul 23, 2017 at 10:07 PM, Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:

            No, we haven't reached much a conclusion on the message, can't imagine doing this for the design as well. 

            Could you choose the design,  I will compile the results of the vote and get it to you later tonight.

            Sizewise, a mix of smalls, med, larges and extra larges? Maybe 4/5 of each?  What are you thinking?  I'm assuming that people will buy them, what are you thinking?  If they are, we could ask $10 for the t's and make a little on them.  What to you think?


            Cheers,
            S.

            On Sun, Jul 23, 2017 at 5:01 PM, Anita Nickerson <anitann88 at gmail.com> wrote:

              Oh, this is cool. They do the work for you and you get to choose between a lot of designs. Want me to ask people what design they want? 

              http://www.vistaprint.ca/gallery/IB8DAAABACgBAAA=/fruit-of-the-loom%C2%AE-ink-printed-heavy-cotton-hd%E2%84%A2-long-sleeve-t-shirts.aspx?xnav=WomensTshirts_TsrButton


              Anita

              On Sun, Jul 23, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Anita Nickerson <anitann88 at gmail.com> wrote:

                How about I order these shirts tomorrow. I have no idea if it has a template where I just type in the text and they put it on the shirt in block letters or whether I need to design artwork. If it's the first, no problem. If it's the second, somehow I doubt I'll be able to make something that looks good for say 10 different shirts :). Will check into it later tonight. 

                Anita

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                From: David dirks <daviddirks at rogers.com>
                Date: Sun, Jul 23, 2017 at 4:27 PM
                Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message

                To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion <fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org>, Jennifer Ross <jenn at jenniferross.ca>



                OK.

                # 12 w Jay's Proportional Representation on the back

                # 7





                On Sunday, July 23, 2017 2:56 PM, Cathy Scott <cathy.scottfree at gmail.com> wrote:




                I vote for # 5 for the front of the t-shirt and # 14 for the back.
                Cathy

                From: fvc-wat-disc [mailto:fvc-wat-disc-bounces at listserv.thinkers.org] On Behalf Of David Dolson
                Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 2:15 PM
                To: Donald Fraser; Jennifer Ross; FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
                Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message

                ‎It was supposed to be

                "No Taxation without Proportional Representation"‎

                Yes, it is supposed to sound vaguely familiar from some history class.

                -Dave
                      From: Donald Fraser
                      Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 1:56 PM
                      To: Jennifer Ross; FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
                      Reply To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
                      Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message 


                I didn't want to appear dumb but now I have to admit it ... I think the following refers to the objections of the 13 colonies to Mother England ... "No taxation without representation" ... I remember from American history in SS ... but I don't think the average voter would ... catchy but goes over the heads of too many.

                "No Taxation with Proportional Representation"

                On 23 July 2017 at 12:37, Jennifer Ross <2jennross at gmail.com> wrote:
                Okay, we have a fantastic selection.  Let's each pick our preferred T-shirt, shall we?
                1.  True democracy should be - fair representation for all.
                2.  Want PR - don't trust a Liberal
                3.  Democracy is Representation - Fair Representation - Proportional Representation
                4.  Democracy: Fair, Proportional.
                5.  Demand Representation: Fair‎ & Proportional.
                6.  We want Representation: Fair‎ & Proportional.
                7.  Vote to make your Vote Count
                8.  Proportional is best for all voters.
                9.  Vote much? - fairvote.ca
                10.  Proportional Representation: No Taxation Without Representation
                11.  No Taxation without Proportional Representation  Edited this one because we don't want to promise the moon!
                12.  39=54=100?
                13.  What do 92 democracies have that Canada lacks?



                Okay, now that I've done this, I want a ranked ballot because I really like several of them.
                My picks:  5, 7, 12, 13
                Jenn







                On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 8:55 PM, Jay Judkowitz <judkowitz at gmail.com> wrote:
                "Proportional Representation" on the back?

                On Jul 22, 2017 8:08 PM, "Donald Fraser" <donaldafraser at gmail.com> wrote:
                I get the idea of a question to promote discussion ... but we reach far more people who will only read our message and never speak to us ... e.g. when we are shopping, walking, etc. ... they need to get the message without discussion.

                On 22 July 2017 at 18:24, Jay Judkowitz <judkowitz at gmail.com> wrote:
                Works for me

                On Jul 22, 2017 3:37 PM, "David Dolson" <ddolson at golden.net> wrote:
                I like it too. A variation would be to end it with "lacks", to make it sound like a bad thing.

                ‎"What do 92 democracies have that Canada lacks?"

                -Dave
                      From: Sharon Sommerville
                      Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 2:17 PM
                      To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
                      Reply To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
                      Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message 


                Nice one Jay.

                S.

                On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Jay Judkowitz <judkowitz at gmail.com> wrote:
                Sorry.  One more.  I liked the idea of a question to spur discussion.

                "What do 92 democracies have that Canada does not?"

                On Jul 22, 2017 2:03 PM, "Sharon Sommerville" <sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:
                Hello Everyone,

                Below are the 14 suggestions so far, in the order in which they were received:

                "Your vote should count"

                "40% votes
                60% seats
                100% power"

                True democracy should be
                fair representation for all.

                "Want PR - don't trust a Liberal"

                Democracy is Representation - Fair Representation - Proportional Representation

                Democracy: Fair, Proportional.

                Demand Representation: Fair‎ & Proportional.

                We want Representation: Fair‎ & Proportional.



                Vote to make your Vote Count

                vote for a candidate who supports PR in 2019

                Proportional is best for all voters.

                Vote much?
                fairvote.ca

                Proportional Representation: No Taxation Without Representation 

                "No Taxation without Proportional Representation" *   - the original suggestion didn't have the "out" in "without".  

                39=54=100?
                                                                                    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                We need a way to consider these excellent suggestions. We could use a ranked ballot? :)  Send in your top 4,  we will compile them and look for a majority! :)

                Other suggestions on the selection process are welcome.  The one above is just a place to start.  

                Also, revisions to any message are also welcome.  One thing to bear in mind is that becuase we have to order by Tuesday, we need to make our decision by Monday night. 

                Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and comments, all well taken!  Hope to hear from you soon!

                Kind regards,
                Sharon














                On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 11:50 PM, Sharon Sommerville <sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:
                Hi Evan,

                Rather excellent!

                Thank you!

                Sharon

                On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 9:07 AM, Evan Rosamond <erosamond at worldline.ca> wrote:
                The best I  thought of is in the style of my favourite cartoonist Sid Barron:

                Vote much?
                fairvote.ca


                On 7/21/2017 8:09 AM, Sharon Sommerville wrote:
                  Great ideas everyone!  Enjoyed reading all of them! 

                  The sale ends on the 25th, which is the only way we can afford to purchase the Tshirts.

                  Can we make a decision over the weekend?  How do we make a decision, that is the question!

                  Have a great day,
                  Sharon

                  On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 1:40 AM, Jennifer Ross <2jennross at gmail.com> wrote:
                  Heheh!
                  But its a good idea, Cathy.  Maybe we can do that at our next discussion group?

                  On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 1:33 AM, David Dolson <ddolson at golden.net> wrote:
                    I am brainstorming on the mailing list, which is why you are seeing so many bad ideas from me :-)


                    -Dave
                          From: Cathy Scott
                          Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:14 AM
                          To: 'FVC Waterloo Region Discussion'
                          Reply To: FVC Waterloo Region Discussion
                          Subject: Re: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message 


                    HI, All,
                    I have been keeping up with everyone’s responses about the t-shirt wording and I wonder whether it would be helpful to have a ‘brainstorming’ session to come up with a catchy phrase.
                    I have found this method quite productive, and we have used it in the past,  where we write down everyone’s words, phrases, concepts, ideas, and use the results to focus and formulate a ‘catchy message’.
                    Cathy

                    From: fvc-wat-disc [mailto:fvc-wat-disc-bounces at listserv.thinkers.org] On Behalf Of Sharon Sommerville
                    Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 11:10 PM
                    To: fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org
                    Subject: [fvc-wat-disc] New T-shirts need a snappy message

                    Hello FairVoting Friends,

                    We are thinking about ordering new FVC t-shirts and we need a catchy message to put on them.  Any ideas?

                    The message should express our message of fairness and equality for all voters in just a few words.  If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let us know!

                    With thanks,
                    Sharon
                    for FVC-WR






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