On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 12:04 AM Justin Mclean <jus...@classsoftware.com> wrote:
> Hi, > > Current any ASF member can come along and ask to join the IPMC. I assume > this was put in place for two reasons: ( but don’t know the full history > behind it) > - There was a lack of mentors. > - Is is assumed that if you are an ASF member you know enough about the > Apache Way to mentor a project. > The latter, definitely. I don't recall if the former is true. I'm -0 on removal of the precedent. I will also note that if the IPMC switches to *voting* Members into the IPMC, that the Apache Member will be observing that vote take place on private@ through a subscription (they can reply!) or via the archives. ... A vote in front a person is never going to be Fair. There is a natural misgiving to speak out against a person, to their face. You will likely not get the -1 votes that may be deserved. Cheers, -g
