[Foundation-l] Board Election 2008 : fake candidature ?

[Chad]

On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 6:31 PM, Jon <scream at datascreamer.com> wrote:
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> Philippe Beaudette wrote:
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>> He is, indeed, eligible to run.
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>> I'm not sure that we as an election committee would want to get involved in
>> stating whether someone is a blocked or banned user: that seems dangerously
>> close to advising someone how to vote, which we try very hard not to do - we
>> do our best to remain totally neutral.
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> * '''Comment''' From what I can tell every candidate at this time
> appears eligible to run.  I am however, sure that the voting members
> will take into account each candidates level and ''nature'' of
> participation be it participation on the mailing list (or lack of) and
> style of participation on the projects.  This is only one dimension that
> someone can use when voting.  Many more exist.
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> I have not commented on any particular candidate in my statement, my
> comment was generalized.
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> Best, Jon
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Jon, you said that:
> I am however, sure that the voting members
> will take into account each candidates level and ''nature'' of
> participation be it participation on the mailing list (or lack of) and
> style of participation on the projects.

This is the reason the Board election is little more than a popularity contest.
Looking at the credentials of those running, Greg is arguably more qualified
(in terms of education and relevant experience) than most of those running.
However, due to the fact that this election _is_ a popularity contest, he is
unlikely to win.

Personally, several of the candidates should withdraw, as they have clue as
to how to manage a non-profit organization. Simply: they have no business
there. However, I leave that for the voters to decide.


-Chad