Michael P. Gerlek wrote:
Perhaps we could mark out who on the planet is a Charter Member.
"Charter members" aren't special in any way with respect to blogging, so
I don't think it is a useful distinction to make.
no problem to me, I don't have a personal blog
;-)
I was targeting Chater Members not for their "special status" but for
the reason they have been elected.
Reading a little further what David suggests in Membership page[1]:
"Nominees for Charter Member status should meet the following criteria:
- The person should have already made a contribution to open source
geospatial software.
- The person should be willing to put in time and effort on Foundation
activities (e.g. perhaps joining committee(s), or volunteering in some
other way that gets the foundation going).
- Members should believe in the general goals of the Foundation. To
support and promote the use of open source geospatial software in a
collaborative manner.
- Members selected should provide a diversity of geographic
representation in the Foundation.
- Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of
projects. For instance, we have a strong desire to see the "java tribe"
well represented in the Foundation. We don't want the membership
dominated by folks from just one project.
- Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of
interests (eg. corporate, hobbyist, educational, scientific).
- Members should be prepared to works constructively and positively
towards the goals of the Foundation. Good teamwork skills are an asset."
I think this criteria are what I would like to see represented in the
blog of this community
my 2 cents
Lorenzo
[1] http://www.osgeo.org/membership
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