Dear Jackie
Whether you like it or not, I would remain a well wisher and contributor
to WikiJournals. My allegiance is to the Open Knowledge movement, and not
to you. I would only wish that you forsake your personal ego and think in
the best interest of the good things that you are involved in. Please do
not mess them up.
My good wishes for are contained in the lines you have quoted. I insist
that you develop a perspective of being able to look at the brighter side
of things. I have mentioned certain good attributes that I have felt to be
essential for the board members. If you do not have them, try and acquire
them. If you have them, congratulations. Stop detecting hubris when it is
not there. Nevertheless, I do have integrity and dedication something I
doubt whether you have ever been able to respect. Earlier you had detected
discrimination when it was not there. At least learn from your previous
mistakes (well you would need to appreciate them first).
My posting on the social media was an essential step that no board member
cared to undertake prior to me. My response to Mr. Turki was based on my
experience, and was a helpful one. Please learn to respect what is good.
Please learn to understand what is good for the journal. Please realise
that by initiating such discussions you might be hampering the cordial
environment on the public forum of the WikiJournals. There are so many
people reading this thread. They perhaps have more important concerns than
be concerned by what you feel uncomfortable about. Please assume good
faith. Markus Pössel had stressed on its importance earlier.
There was a message contained in the message I sent. I would only hope
that you would be able to comprehend that. You would only be able to do
that if you can forsake your ego. You have my best wishes.
Regards
Diptanshu
Note to the EiCs: Please take appropriate actions if somebody
demonstrates 'battleground mentality'. I feel that it can seriously affect
the health of the journals. Additionally, I would denounce the project if
you can pass a resolution on-wiki that only board members can contribute to
the well being of the journals.
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On Sun, 7 Oct 2018 at 21:51, Jackie <jackie.koerner(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Diptanshu,
You were removed from the board. As a person who was involved in the
situation which culminated in you being removed from the board, I am
uncomfortable with you continuing to communicate on behalf of the
WikiJournals, on the WikiJournal mailing list, and on social media.
If you want to be involved in the WikiJournals again, I do think showing
a little less hubris would do you well. Your use of phrases and statements,
which I do believe you think to be persuasive, you are instead showing you
do not understand the weight of your actions. This includes statements
like: "I can certainly hope that the board members of the respective
WikiJournals be wise." The board was wise in regard to "people who deal
with issues pertaining to equity and/or empowerment of certain minorities."
People who deal with issues pertaining to equity and/or empowerment do not
need to accept inappropriate behavior. People who deal with issues
pertaining to equity and/or empowerment have been doing that for way too
long.
Best,
Jackie
On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 10:13 AM Dr. Diptanshu Das <
das.diptanshu(a)gmail.com> wrote:
In context of a happening in the recent past, I
feel the following
quote
<https://www.facebook.com/tarabrach/posts/215611995178239?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCRVtuLz95muawt0GpYAXHiiv0YsZJQeV3VrcMjwna69Q1084NRM6i3QLOXtcuNyTwHf2h0kdJwBydQMM6JpCL0ZukSo5grE9MCAlntKzW1uxJntzrDFDQ1LF_OEIzuciAQYJnDjJSKthfyM6FDpL1z7zHX-2u9GOkh3oY0SoCueC9iyWuo&__tn__=-R>
may bear some context to the participants of WikiJournal.
[image: image.png]
"Imagine you are walking in the woods and you see a small dog sitting
by a tree. As you approach, it suddenly lunges at you, teeth bared. You are
frightened and angry. But then you notice that one of its legs is caught in
a trap. Immediately your mood shifts from anger to concern: You see that
the dog’s aggression is coming from vulnerability and pain. This applies to
all of us. When we behave in hurtful ways, it is because we are caught in
some kind of painful trap. The more we look through the eyes of wisdom at
ourselves and each other, the more we cultivate a compassionate heart."
-Tara Brach <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Brach>, "True Refuge
<https://www.tarabrach.com/truerefuge/>"
I can only hope that the board members of the respective WikiJournals
be wise. This is especially relevant to people who deal with issues
pertaining to equality and/or empowerment of certain minorities. It can be
awefully problematic if they lack such wisdom.
Regards
Diptanshu
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