There is a good Chinese proverb, "Wisdom begins with acceptance of
reality". If it is the reality, it makes sense to accept it and create a
transparent explicit OSM Meritocracy Technical Council (MTC), the second
branch of authority, in addition to the OSMF Board.
Merits could be clearly defined.
Michael Collinson wrote:
For transparency, I have attended about one year of board meetings now I
think (it is minuted). I took the approach that I should simply listen
and pick up items that the MT could handle. I was however encouraged to
take a more participatory role provided that I do not ta
On 17/11/2014 15:41, Richard Fairhurst wrote:
I am a little concerned that the (already overwhelming) task of fixing
OSMF, which has been entrusted to a board of seven good people, is
being made still harder by people in mysterious unelected roles
offering their advice.
I know of at least two
The only advice to the board I offered was to ask Fred to limit the quantity
and length of his essays as we couldn't keep up. But that's not new or unique
advice.
I think Mike's been pretty helpful personally.
I'd stay away from the elected/unelected thing, since almost all of the
important ro
I am a little concerned that the (already overwhelming) task of fixing
OSMF, which has been entrusted to a board of seven good people, is being
made still harder by people in mysterious unelected roles offering their
advice.
I know of at least two: Mike Collinson is chair of the (AIUI moribund
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