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A recent vote 3 for, 2 against, 5 abstentions. How would you deem the outcome?

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Motion passed.
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Motion Carries 3-2. (Abstentions are neither for nor against )
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Motion stands because 5 people lack the kahoonas to vote for or against.
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In fairness an abstention can be as result of an interest that legally prevents participation (without a dispensation). It is disappointing (to put it mildly) how many abstain to "not upset folk" (actually upsets me more than poor decisions)
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I'm neither for nor against apathy!
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Agree, motion carried for the reasons others have stated
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