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# it's an improvement on the current method, so I'm in favour of it
simplistic view, yes
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Thu 14 Apr 2011, 10:13, archived)
# It's not really an improvement just a move to make the first past the post system look fairer
which it obviously isn't - it disqualifies political parties that fall below a certain threshold so we still end up with the 3 party state whatever we do and will never hear the voice of the minority parties who may or may not have legitimate concerns with the way things are run.
(I helped save b3ta! maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Thu 14 Apr 2011, 10:16, archived)
# I disagree
I think it encourages people to be more honest when they vote.
Rather than just thinking, well I want to vote X, but he won't win so I'll vote Y instead.
(I helped save b3ta! Joe Scaramanga with a G-double-O-D vibration, Thu 14 Apr 2011, 10:19, archived)
# I find that the majority of times I go to vote I have very little choice as someone who is a Socialist
even if we have anything near a socialist party standing I will more than likely vote for them even if sometimes some of their policies put my teeth on edge but regardless of having a second vote who the hell am I going to vote as a second choice knowing full well that my first choice will fail ensuring that only my second choice counts for anything - that isn't fair.
(I helped save b3ta! maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Thu 14 Apr 2011, 10:24, archived)
# it's all about the statistics.
It will embolden parties (and their investors) when they see who voted for who as their first choice. Like toasty said, much less tactical voting will (should, maybe) occur so parties will get a more accurate picture of their popularity. They still won't get any power, but with more votes, parties should get more investment, making them stronger runners in the future.
(I helped save b3ta! Damocles wants no part of your debauchery, Thu 14 Apr 2011, 11:43, archived)
# it highlights other parties
and gives them a greater chance to compete (people aren't as likely to waste their vote voting tactically against the ones they fear will get in)

Of course it won't give everyone what they want because some people will vote for the extremist non party - which the majority, quite rightly won't be in favour of. But I would hope it broadens the political spectrum a bit, which can only be a good thing.

I think this will do wonders for the green party, not sure its entirely a good thing, but we'll see, can't be any worse than etc etc
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Thu 14 Apr 2011, 10:22, archived)