From the point of view of someone trying to design the ideal set of decision-making rules, the key characteristic of the Borda Count that is troubling is that:
A) It does not allow individuals to express their opinions over all of the alternatives.
B) Group choices can be influenced by the introduction of irrelevant alternatives.
C) It provides group members with incentives not to vote.

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The Borda Count can be manipulated by the introduction of irrelevant alternatives, which can distort the group's preferences and lead to an outcome that does not accurately reflect the group's true preferences. This is a significant flaw, as decision-making processes should aim to accurately capture the preferences of individuals or groups involved.

From the Point of View of Someone Trying to Design