add decision-making section
authorLuke Kenneth Casson Leighton <lkcl@lkcl.net>
Sat, 22 Sep 2018 16:49:52 +0000 (17:49 +0100)
committerLuke Kenneth Casson Leighton <lkcl@lkcl.net>
Sat, 22 Sep 2018 16:49:52 +0000 (17:49 +0100)
charter/discussion.mdwn

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@@ -95,3 +95,7 @@ project.  In a "mob rule" scenario, there is the potential for enough
 new members to join simultaneously that they could easily completely
 take over the project.  Unanimous decision making prevents this scenario.
 
+It is also worthwhile noting on the subject of unanimous decision-making:
+its effectiveness decreases as the number of contributors goes significantly
+above around eight.  If that occurs, delegate!  Form sub-projects, agree
+roles and responsibilities, and go for it.  Divide and conquer.