Hi Rodrigo,
Eligibility for grants is determined by the Wikimedia Foundation's community resources department, rather than by the Affiliations Committee. I imagine that the Wikimedia Foundation may choose to take our decision into account when evaluating future grant proposals, but it's not something that we have any authority to impose.
Regards, Kirill
On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 8:07 AM, Rodrigo Tetsuo Argenton < rodrigo.argenton@gmail.com> wrote:
"Further, the specific individuals who served as the primary contacts for these user groups will be prohibited from serving as primary contacts for any user group application or existing user group for a period of one year."
And grant requests? I am not privy to the conflict details, but it seems to be generated by the claim of lack of legitimacy and misuse of money, is that correct? So should not also individual grant requests for this primary contacts be blocked?
Agreeing with Ilario, but would be nice to see the "whys" they came to this. Without this deep look, the "Brazil, restart again" will act over and over again - this is not the first time, and will not be the last, until some stakeholders stop relieving themselves of responsibility, admit the mistakes and take a stand to fix the problem, some of it, could be created not by locals... Finished this analyses and actions made Mardetanha proposal will be a consequence, writing now as it is now, I do not see how could be beneficial.
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On 9 April 2018 at 03:54, Ilario Valdelli valdelli@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Kirill It makes sense to explain a little bit about the conflict management and the position of both sides to define why both groups have been derecognized.
At the opposite this decision will give the feeling that, to attack a
local
Group, it will be sufficient to create another local Group and to be recognized and to open a conflict and to drive all parties to unresolute
it
to reach the primary and original goal.
Kind regards
On Sun, 8 Apr 2018, 20:20 Kirill Lokshin, kirill.lokshin@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone,
Recognition as a Wikimedia movement affiliate — a chapter, thematic organization, or user group — is a privilege that allows an independent group to officially use the Wikimedia trademarks to further the
Wikimedia
mission. To receive and maintain their status as recognized Wikimedia affiliates, groups are required to comply with certain requirements,
which
are identified in each group's individual chapter, thematic
organization,
or user group agreement. In particular, the terms of the Wikimedia
User
Group Agreement and Code of Conduct prohibit user groups from engaging
in
activity that poses significant risk to other Wikimedia organizations
or
Wikimedia projects.
As many of you doubtlessly know, the two Wikimedia user groups based in Brazil — Wikimedia Community User Group Brasil and Wiki Education
Brazil
—
have been engaged in a severe and protracted conflict, which has
resulted
in significant harm to past, ongoing, and planned Wikimedia movement activities in Brazil. As all reasonable attempts to resolve the
conflict
have failed, the Affiliations Committee is left with no choice but to withdraw the groups' recognition as Wikimedia affiliates.
Consequently, the recognition of Wikimedia Community User Group Brasil
and
Wiki Education Brazil as Wikimedia user groups has been revoked, and
the
Wikimedia Foundation's legal department has been requested to formally terminate their respective user group agreements as soon as
practicable.
Further, the specific individuals who served as the primary contacts
for
these user groups will be prohibited from serving as primary contacts
for
any user group application or existing user group for a period of one
year.
The Affiliations Committee recognizes that this is an unprecedented and unfortunate development. However, we hope that this step will allow the Wikimedia community in Brazil to work towards a new organizational structure and model that will better serve the needs of movement participants and stakeholders in the country.
Any questions regarding this matter should be addressed directly to the Affiliations Committee.
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