[Foundation-l] Wikimedia Foundation Ombudsman

[MZMcBride]

Thomas Dalton wrote:
> It sounds like you are talking more about an inspection than an
> ombudsman. The problem with your proposal is that disagreements
> between the Foundation and community are usually due to it being very
> unclear what the roles of each are. There isn't a rulebook that
> someone can make sure the WMF is following. There is a committee
> working on clearing up the roles of different parts of the movement,
> but I don't know if they'll actually come up with anything specific
> enough to be inspected against.

I wouldn't say that disagreements are due to unclear roles. I would say most
disagreements come from the Wikimedia Foundation not adhering to its
principles, values, and mission as closely as some feel it should. This
includes a commitment to transparency and accountability.

MZMcBride