That's how Thor's idea works. You choose your proxy. You don't elect them without the option to change until the next election. You can switch proxies or take over directly at literally any time.

[–] Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I don’t want to choose a proxy, I want a direct say. The only person I want representing me, is me.

Anything less is simply lipstick on a pig.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don’t want to choose a proxy, I want a direct say

Ok then? Do that. But why should your preference to do it that way dictate how everyone must do it?

[–] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

@Zagorath@aussie.zone @Deceptichum@kbin.social

What about the best of both worlds? You can cast you own vote or you can hire a proxy to vote on your behalf. Obviously we would need some regulation on what is basically selling votes. But by making it an expense people are incentivised to do it themselves and you have the power to remove their proxy status at any point

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Obviously we would need some regulation on what is basically selling votes

No different to the potential for the same problem today in representative elections.