Hi Alex, all The specific statements of interest are these: --- ● Q: Possible to ask OSGeo to be the backer instead of OO? Alex: risk of losing money is basically zero, the bigger risk is that we split the community and upset those who have worked on this. Q: How would the community be split? Alex: If OO chooses not to support, the LOC would have to find support elsewhere, so OO would not participate ---
In a robust and cohsesive community, what specific risks about splitting the community do the Auckland bid committee (AKLBC) see in asking OSGeo to seed fund a global FOSS4G in the region? And: why does the AKLBC think that asking OSGeo to seed the event (rather than OO) would mean OO would not participate? In the context of a global FOSS4G in the region it seems straightforward that no matter who provided the seed funding, OO would act as a bank and provide other support - without needing to take on the whole financial risk. If any other bid committee members want to add some insight, that'd be great! A global FOSS4G is a huge undertaking, important for both regional and global communities - so we need to be really clear in the communtiy about where the kind of statements made at the last board meeting come from; and work as a community toward resolution. Thanks, Adam On Mon, May 20, 2024, 14:22 Alex Leith <alexgle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey John and Adam > > I raised the potential for a split in the community, only as a risk, not > as a threat or a potential or imminent thing. > > My view is that we’re a coherent and broadly cohesive group. My point was > only that if we (OSGeo Oceania's Board) didn’t support this initiative, > that other paths might be pursued. >
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