Hi all,
I see this server purchase debate turning into some kind of
pissing contest or them and us debate. Now there's talk about there
being a separate mailing list only for those who contributed? And only
donaters will have a say in how skunkworks evolves? That's a dangerous
path to follow.
Either this is a loose collective where the tech community get
to share ideas etc or it isn't, there's no middle ground.
Some form of registration
might be useful, especially now that the group needs to own
property (server). But I must caution against just barging into this
headlong. First off, things should be 'bottom-up', consensus driven,
with maybe a small team empowered to handle administrative issues on a
volunteer basis. Secondly there should be thought, discussion and if
desired adoption of bylaws or a constitution.
I have set up non-profits and community organisations many times
over the past 18yrs of my career in IT, and it is easy to make mistakes
in the early stages which become very hard to solve later. But it is
also easy to get things right and be proud of the product in a few
years time.
First of all, don't let this server issue make some more equal
than others.
Brian
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Agreed Conrad. That is why the mailing list on the new Server,
which is going to be owned by those who contribute to its purchase will
be different. It should not be exploited by those who have not shown
any goodwill to keep this mailing list alive by helping us purchase a
new Skunkworks Server. My thoughts go to those who are struggling to
survive in Kenya but are sacrificially giving to purchase a new
Skunkworks Server. They are the ones who will have say on what goes on
in the list. If they do not agree with this they can vote against it
and let those who have refused to help us purchase a Server exploit the
goodwill of those who have.
And one more thing, we (Kenyan SME's) are the future Corporate Orgs
that are going to keep this list alive if it is filled with Business
Sensibilities too.
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If you can't remedy the situation create a better one.
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