[EM] FBC, nonpairwise AERLO

[MIKE OSSIPOFF]

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James A. wrote:

	A couple of quick questions, Mike. One, what is the difference between
strong FBC and regular FBC?


I reply:

Strong FBC makes the additional requirement that no one ever have strategic 
incentive to insincerely rank 2 candidates equal.

You continued:

I couldn't find the answer where FBC is
defined on your web site. Two, how would AERLO apply to Bucklin? The
definition of AERLO that you sent to me earlier was based on the existence
of a majority rule cycle, which wouldn't be detected by Bucklin. Would it
come into effect when more than one candidate passes the majority
threshold at the same stage?

I reply:

Good point. AERLO was initially intended only for wv Condorcet. Requiring it 
to check for cycles would defeat Bucklin's easy-count advantage. Let's say 
that for non-pairwise-count methods, AERLO drops the cycle wording. If no 
above-line candidates win, in Bucklin with AERLO, you want all your 
above-line candidates promoted to 1st place.

Mike Ossipoff

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