2006/12/28, Erik Moeller erik@wikimedia.org:
We share the same communication channels. The possibility of a chapter representative on the Board level has been discussed, but is not currently implemented.
I think a lot of community members think that this should be implemented. As soon as possible.
Mind you, chapters have a geographic focus, and generally do not have any moral authority to represent a particular language community.
Yes, but they could represent a community, too. Or should we elect a wikiparliament made of members elected *locally*?
How communities can express their opinions about Foundation choose? Directly? (Oh My God, don't answer "Yes")
By electing Board members, and by participating in community decision processes (demanding more of those from time to time helps).
By electing some of the Board members, who are really few. Really: how much member there are? Seven? I don't think they're representive at all, especially cause there are no regular elections (zum beispiel, once a year).
Participating in community decision? And how, if decision are made and noone can complain about it? Persons are not even informed.
"Working without being allowed to talk" is slavery, as far as I know.
No. This is slavery: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Cicatrices_de_flagellation_sur_un_esclave...
Opinions. Let's call it "Modern slavery"?