Voting on Dates
Learn how Event Proposals can use date voting to coordinate schedules and select the strongest time before an event becomes official.
Voting on Dates is an optional feature in Event Proposals that allows interested participants to help choose the best time for an event.
Instead of setting a fixed date upfront, you can offer multiple options and let the group decide.
Overview
Voting on Dates is an optional feature in Event Proposals that allows interested participants to help choose the best time for an event.
Instead of setting a fixed date upfront, you can offer multiple options and let the group decide.
Option 1: Voting Off
If Voting on Dates is turned off:
- You set a specific date and time
- The proposal behaves like a standard event
- Once interest requirements are met, it becomes an official Event with that fixed time
Option 2: Voting On
If Voting on Dates is turned on:
- You provide multiple date/time options
- Interested participants vote on their preferred times
- You define how many votes are required
- Once enough votes are received, the winning time is selected
- The proposal becomes an official Event
When to Use Voting on Dates
Voting is most useful when timing is uncertain or flexibility is needed.
Common situations:
- Coordinating schedules across a group
- Planning weekend or evening activities
- Events where attendance depends heavily on timing
- When you want maximum participation
Why Voting Matters
Voting on Dates improves outcomes by aligning the group before committing.
Benefits include:
- Better attendance
- Shared ownership
- Less back-and-forth
- Higher confidence
The selected time works for more people
Participants feel involved in the decision
No need for long message threads to coordinate
The event is scheduled with real input
Voting vs Fixed Date
Fixed Date:
- Faster to create
- Best when timing is already known
- Works well for simple or time-specific events
Voting on Dates:
- More flexible
- Better for group coordination
- Leads to stronger participation
Example Flow
You propose "Group Dinner"
You enable Voting on Dates
You add options: Friday 7pm, Saturday 6pm
Interested members vote
Saturday receives the most votes
The event is scheduled for Saturday
People RSVP
Best Practices
- Offer 2-4 clear time options
- Avoid too many choices because it keeps voting simple
- Choose realistic time windows
- Use voting when availability is uncertain
- Skip voting if you already know the best time
Tips
- Combine with Minimum Participants for best results
- Use voting for events where turnout matters
- Keep options easy to understand and compare
Summary
Voting on Dates helps your group align before committing to a time.
It allows you to:
- Gather input بسهولة
- Reduce scheduling friction
- Create events that more people can attend