Referencing some of the great discussion after the last swap here: https://www.bareefers.org/forum/thr...-2024-revised-as-of-2-16-25.34392/post-541298
I suggested the idea of a "committee" to determine the Ultra list - with the intent of being as fair, transparent, and collaborative as possible.
How it works:
In this example, 4/5 committee members vote "no" on GHA for ultra qualification. It also did not get a "bonus" majority so it receives no classification at all. GMK, on the other hand, counts as an ultra since 4/5 members confirmed it.
If you are interested in being on the Ultra committee - please let me know publicly in this thread. We can support up to 10-15 people potentially, although I would be surprised if we get that many volunteers. This is open to both BOD and non-BOD. You do not need to be an expert in coral identification - but you should have enough general coral knowledge, some sense of market pricing and rarity, and a sincere interest in the process. There will be no meetings or any other requirements beyond simply staying on top of your duties as a voting member. I will also start a separate group thread for all committee members to share thoughts, ask questions, and collaborate as necessary - but it should be a very simple process.
Tagging some folks who seemed interested in this idea: @Arvin R @Invictus @DaddyHook @B the Nano Reefer @RandyC @SupraSaltyReefer
Once the committee is determined, we'll launch the coral submission process and get moving!
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Ultra Committee interest so far:
I suggested the idea of a "committee" to determine the Ultra list - with the intent of being as fair, transparent, and collaborative as possible.
How it works:
- We start with a "blank" Ultra list every swap.
- Users submit Ultra nominations which are tracked in the google sheet here (thanks @dangalang who built it!): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...PgjItzyGfo/edit?gid=1554167020#gid=1554167020 , open for all club members to view at any time.
- Members of the ultra committee are required to "vote" on each submission - Ultra, Bonus, none, or abstain.
- Any coral that gets a majority of votes qualifies as Ultra (those not qualifying as Ultra can still make the bonus list)
- We close submissions 48hrs before the swap and lock in the new Ultra list.
In this example, 4/5 committee members vote "no" on GHA for ultra qualification. It also did not get a "bonus" majority so it receives no classification at all. GMK, on the other hand, counts as an ultra since 4/5 members confirmed it.
If you are interested in being on the Ultra committee - please let me know publicly in this thread. We can support up to 10-15 people potentially, although I would be surprised if we get that many volunteers. This is open to both BOD and non-BOD. You do not need to be an expert in coral identification - but you should have enough general coral knowledge, some sense of market pricing and rarity, and a sincere interest in the process. There will be no meetings or any other requirements beyond simply staying on top of your duties as a voting member. I will also start a separate group thread for all committee members to share thoughts, ask questions, and collaborate as necessary - but it should be a very simple process.
Tagging some folks who seemed interested in this idea: @Arvin R @Invictus @DaddyHook @B the Nano Reefer @RandyC @SupraSaltyReefer
Once the committee is determined, we'll launch the coral submission process and get moving!
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Ultra Committee interest so far:
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