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Voting Rules and Guidelines

Welcome to our community’s monthly book voting! We want to make sure everyone understands how our voting process works, so here’s a simple overview of the rules:

Who Can Vote

  • Members Only:
    Only registered and logged-in users can vote. This keeps our voting process fair and secure.

When You Can Vote

  • Voting Period:
    Polls are open during a set period each month. Look for the announcement or check the polls page to see the exact dates.

  • One Vote per Cycle:
    You get to vote once during each voting period. Your vote is counted only for the current cycle.

How Voting Works

  • Casting Your Vote:
    When polls are open, simply click on the “VOTE” button for your favorite book. Your vote is recorded instantly.

  • Eligible Books:
    Only books that have not yet been assigned a reading schedule are eligible to be voted on. This means that if a book already has its reading dates set, it cannot receive additional votes for the current poll.

What Happens After Voting

  • Locking in the Winner:
    Once the voting period ends, the book with the highest number of votes (among those without an assigned reading schedule) is chosen as the “current pick.”

    • This winning book is then “locked in” and its reading schedule is set based on the admin’s defined reading period range.
    • Once a winner is locked in, the choice remains fixed for that cycle.

  • New Poll Cycle:
    When the new poll cycle starts, all vote counts are reset and the system is ready for a fresh round of voting. This ensures that each poll is independent of the previous one.

A Few Friendly Reminders

  • Double-Check Your Choice:
    Remember, you only have one vote per cycle, so make sure your choice is the one you really want!

  • Respect the Process:
    Once the polls close and a winner is selected, that decision is final for that period. We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep the process fair.

  • Need Help?
    If you have any questions or run into issues, please contact our support team.

Thank you for participating and helping our community choose our next great read! Enjoy the process and happy voting!