I am going to try to put things into perspective.
I do like any of the two options.
I am not fan of the proposition. For all the reasons already
mentionned. I also think that if it were adopted, it would take
several years before getting implemented, and it would certainly
be amended. I see a long path ahead.
I am not fan of doing nothing either (not ratifying it), as I
think it would send the wrong signal (fully opposed; or not
interested)
Being appreciative of the fact we have the right to vote (which
not everyone has...), I thus would rather support we ratify it.
What do others think ?
Flo
Le 26/06/2024 à 21:07, Samuel Klein a
écrit :
Well, the two WMF Board liaisons to the committee have suggested that the Board not ratify it. WMDE and Wikimedia CEE have said they would vote for it. Others (like JMabel's thoughts I posted in the other thread) have also shared their takes.
In general many concerns raised on this list a month ago have not been addressed: the charter has inconsistencies and gaps, but makes it very hard to amend itself. It mandates that the new Council do four difficult things all at once, including developing a new movement-wide strategy. It does not talk about how these tasks relate to existing movement bodies (like chapters and Projects that maintain their own priorities, 2030 goals, or annual plans). It has not addressed input from unaffiliated editors, many of whom said the current framework over privileges the views and needs of affiliates. So I understand why the WMF liaisons keep expressing concern and suggested starting by transitioning a few specific functions.
I also understand why those who have felt held back by stagnating funding and inconsistent communications with the WMF might feel this is their only chance to have more say over evolution of collective priorities. And fear that if this vote doesn't pass right this instant, there might not be another such opportunity.
I would like to hear what you & others think.
SJ
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On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 11:13 AM Stephane Coillet-Matillon <stephane@kiwix.org> wrote:
It appears that the WMF Board has indicated that they would vote against the Charter. WMDE published a call in support, and they seem to be doing some lobbying (I got the
via an official mail from Wikimedia CH; not sure their board has decided anything yet)_______________________________________________
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