2008/4/29 Geoffrey Plourde geo.plrd@yahoo.com:
First, the Board sent the ball on Wikicouncil back to the Community, then the Board made community elected seats a minority.
? It was not exactly clear that the Wikicouncil concept *as presented to the Board at that time* was something that was supported by "the Community" at large. They have expressed support for the concept, but not that particular instantiation. I am sure that if they had accepted it there would probably be *more* outrage! (possibly directed slightly differently)
Secondly seats for community members are still a majority: 5 + Jimmy. If a vote goes 5-5, it fails. So there is no "power bloc of outsiders". If you are really concerned that "the chapters" are going to somehow choose the wrong people, then why not pipe up with suggestions about what "the right way" would be.
Because of our principles, we attract a lot of people who are suspicious of authoritarian structures. This move seems kind of authoritarian.
Yeah, so getting outraged by default - regardless of the merit of a proposal - is definitely a good move!
Put it this way, throwing a hissy fit is not a good argument that the community should have more input. We should demonstrate we deserve more input by making that input reasoned and sensible.
Clearly, no one is too happy about surprises like this. Florence has apologised, more input from the other Board members would be nice.
regards Brianna