[EM] Clarifying the definitions

[Markus Schulze]

Dear Mike,

I wrote (31 Jan 2004):
> Election methods are usually defined as a function from a given input
> (e.g. a set of partial rankings of the candidates) to a given output
> (e.g. a probability distribution on the set of candidates). Where this
> input comes from is of no concern for the analysis of this election
> method.

You wrote (1 Feb 2004):
> So if for Democrat to beat Republican, it's necessary for Nader-preferrers 
> to falsify a preference for Democrat over everyone, including Nader,
> you're saying that isn't important. All methods are defined in terms of
> ballot-input.  For you personally, it doesn't matter if voters have to
> bury their favorite in order to make a greatrer-evil lose. Of course you
> have a right to your own standards. But you're wrong when you say what
> should be of concern for others.

Such considerations belong to the motivation of the criteria.

Markus Schulze