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Thomas Dalton wrote:
2009/8/5 David Goodman dgoodmanny@gmail.com:
Cary suggests that it focus on enWP. As I see it, enWP has pretty clearly demonstrated its lack of support for any committees not either open to all who wish to participate, or else chosen by the enWP community as a whole. I accepted membership in a committee chosen by ArbCom, under the assumption it would be generally supported. Having found out my assumption was wrong, I can't say I'd want to repeat the embarrassing experience.
I urge those--like myself-- considering applying to do as I intend to do, which is to wait till the community has given its support.
The WMF has always had the power to do stuff like this, ArbCom hasn't and doesn't. I don't think there should be too much complaining about this group unless people don't like what they come up with.
I appreciate what David has to say. I understand there is a good deal of frustration among community members who feel dis-empowered to do things because of past event. This task force will be encumbered with making recommendations regarding a single item of focus, BLP, not only to the community but to the board and staff as well, and will be doing so with my full faith and cooperation.
I'm sure you would be an asset to the group, David, and I'd be sorry if this experience prevented valuable people from giving me their name. I'm still going to put forth a great effort in getting this group together--and will do my damnedest to ensure that the group members' efforts are not wasted.
- -- Cary Bass Volunteer Coordinator, Wikimedia Foundation
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