I second Niels's views. I have refrained from expressing any opinion about the nominations until the nominations are closed and we are discussing candidate statements. I have always done so. 

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> -----Original Message-----
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> Niels ten Oever
> Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:30 AM
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> Subject: +1's and support
> 
> Dear all,
> 
> Even though I think the regular display of +1's is a signal of mutual support
> and camaraderie. I have the feeling that sometimes it is drowning out other
> discussions about content on the list.
> 
> May I also remind people that the voting happens later, so the candidates
> need your support is even more then.
> 
> I'm greatly looking forward to the statements of the candidates.
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Niels
> 
> 
> 
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