Wow, that was a quick removal of me. Looks like you guys have a hard master. Been great knowin' ya.
On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 12:13 PM, <david...@ling.ohio-state.edu> wrote: > He also notes precedent for updating the membership list. I don't see >> that anyone has identified a real problem here. >> > > during the process of joining a list, one usually encounters a > statement of list policies, leading one to expect certain things and > not to expect others. > > a statement like the following would probably prevent some > misunderstandings, if it is not already included as part of the > subscription process: > > "occassionally you will receive messages from the list owner. some of > these will request your timely response. failure to respond to such > messages within a fortnight will result in your removal from the > list." > > not belonging to the lists in question, i withhold my opinion of the > policy. > > but whatever policies are in effect, when they are unclear then they > will inevitably disturb someone by surprise, who will become upset in > proportion to how much they value the project. at least, this is what > my experience with volunteer projects leads me to expect. > > fwiw, > wes ----- though uncommon in practice, it is theoretically possible to > spell > 'team' without the pointy-haired boss character. > https://en.wikipedia.org > /wiki/Places_in_The_**Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_**Galaxy#Golgafrincham > > > > > On Sat, 9 Feb 2013, John Hupp wrote: > > I'm not affected as a member, active or inactive, of any team. But as a >> beneficiary I have a stake in seeing that things work well. And I'll >> assert that there is a big difference between dictatorship and leadership. >> Ali cited the clear organizing principle which defines and stresses active >> membership. He also notes precedent for updating the membership list. I >> don't see that anyone has identified a real problem here. >> >> On 2/9/2013 9:41 AM, graysooner wrote: >> >>> >>> I agree with Jared. If I want to drop off the mailings, I will. I don't >>> think anyone should remove anyone but themselves. Otherwise, you have a >>> dictatorship. >>> >>> Freedom is not free. >>> >>> On Feb 9, 2013 8:08 AM, "Jared Norris" <jrnor...@gmail.com <mailto: >>> jrnor...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> On 9 February 2013 19:35, Ali Linx (amjjawad) <amjja...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:amjja...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Dear all, >>> >>> I have sent an email on 27th of Jan, 2013 (13 days ago) for >>> each member of: >>> >>> 1) >>> https://launchpad.net/~**lubuntu-wiki-docs<https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-wiki-docs> >>> >>> <https://launchpad.net/%**7Elubuntu-wiki-docs<https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-wiki-docs> >>> > >>> >>> 2) >>> https://launchpad.net/~**lubuntu-comms<https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-comms> >>> >>> <https://launchpad.net/%**7Elubuntu-comms<https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-comms> >>> > >>> >>> 3) >>> https://launchpad.net/~**lubuntu-support<https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-support> >>> >>> <https://launchpad.net/%**7Elubuntu-support<https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-support> >>> > >>> >>> >>> The email had this subject: "Team Members Activity" . >>> Then, I have re-sent another email yesterday as a last reminder. >>> >>> Long story short, I have /removed /the_'inactive members' who >>> did NOT reply my email for 13 days._ >>> >>> *As always, whenever you feel ready to contribute, please feel >>> free to re-join and you are more than welcome*. >>> >>> All your contributions were and still very much appreciated. >>> I'd like to thank you personally for all what you have done >>> and I'm sure you understand the sub-teams must remain active >>> and communications between the members of each team is very >>> important. >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> -- *Best Regards, >>> amjjawad* >>> >>> *https://wiki.ubuntu.com/**amjjawad/*<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/*> >>> Lubuntu One Stop Thread >>> >>> <http://ubuntuforums.org/**showthread.php?t=1844755<http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1844755>>| >>> My >>> Launchpad >>> <https://launchpad.net/%**7Eamjjawad<https://launchpad.net/%7Eamjjawad>>| >>> My Ubuntu Forum >>> Profile >>> <http://ubuntuforums.org/**member.php?u=941822<http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=941822> >>> > >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Lubuntu-users mailing list >>> Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com >>> >>> <mailto:Lubuntu-users@lists.**ubuntu.com<Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com> >>> > >>> >>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>> >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/**mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users<https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users> >>> >>> >>> >>> I personally haven't been affected by any of this but it seems odd >>> to me anyone would try to make it more difficult to join in. Just >>> because someone isn't active now doesn't mean they won't be able >>> to contribute at a later date. I'm more than happy for you guys to >>> do as you please but I'm a bit perplexed by purposefully removing >>> those who sign up to something of their own accord. >>> >>> -- Regards, >>> >>> Jared Norris >>> >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/**JaredNorris<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris> >>> >>> -- >>> Lubuntu-users mailing list >>> Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com <mailto:Lubuntu-users@lists.** >>> ubuntu.com <Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com>> >>> >>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>> >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/**mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users<https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- Freedom is not free.
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