Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot

Being a defeatist (or realist) has no affect if that person votes no against a substandard TA. However, that person is not as likely to demand what they should get just because they actually don't think they will get it. They also act as a cancer that manages everyone's expectations and could lead do others thinking and ultimately acting the same way. That's a fast track to passing a bottom feeder contract.