Re: What do you think of the foundation?

[Behdad Esfahbod <behdad behdad org>]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the response.

On 05/31/2009 03:42 AM, Dave Neary wrote:
> So, I've detailed my vision, with two major changes:
>
> - include foundation members in the daily running of the foundation by
> having the majority of board business happen in the open on
> foundation-list, including having the working version of the accounts in
> a publicly accessible place, posting draft minutes straight after
> meetings, rather than going through the 2/3 day review period we've had
> in the past, posting agendas for meetings to foundation-list, and using
> foundation-list as the main board mailing list, only going to board-list
> for board-confidential issues.

Ok, I didn't get your previous mail as actually suggesting that board works on 
foundation-list or another publicly accessible list primarily.  This is an 
interesting approach, and I think Fedora does something similar.  I'm not 
opposed to something like this.  What I'm opposed to is adding extra burden to 
board work by requiring a back and force all the time.

Regarding making accounts available, etc, again, I'm not against it, but 
against premature optimization, ie. measuring its burden as well as positive 
effects.  Money matters is a bit harder to deal with because of the legalities 
of the foundation.  It may not be wise to disclose accounts before an 
accountant gets to review their accuracy.  That's my point.


> - the foundation, through the board, should be empowered and committed
> to maintaining a friendly and productive working environment

I'm not opposed to this.


Cheers,
behdad