[FreeGeek] Re: proposals re: minutes

[ifny]

well, iʻd say whether we decide to go with freegeek or not, it doesnʻt
hurt for them to benefit/learn from our conversations...

~!fny


On 11/6/06, sean <freegeek at seanhill.ca> wrote:
> I'm only wondering if this action should hinge on how we decide on the
> name and affiliation issue.
>
> sean  :o)
>
>
> ifny wrote:
> > is everyone ambivalent about me sending meeting minutes to FG portland?
> >
> > i will take silence as support, but it would be nice to know whatcha
> > thinkin.
> >
> > i will also invite them to view our listserv archives. if there are
> > objections/concerns i am happy to discuss.
> >
> > if there are no objections, i'll send that both out tuesday or wed.
> >
> >
> > On 11/4/06, ifny <iamlachance at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> 2 proposals:
> >>
> >> 1 - scribe postition is rotating so we all get a go at taking the
> >> minutes!
> >>
> >>
> >> 2 -i would ask the mailing list if they would like to consider
> >> allowing our minutes to be sent to the freegeek startup listserv in
> >> portland.
> >>
> >> here is the description of that mailing list:
> >>
> >> "Thinking about starting your own FREE GEEK in your area?
> >> This list is for you. You can poll others (including FG/PDX) about
> >> their experience doing so, check if there are subscribers from your
> >> area (cooperation!), and share resources you come across."
> >>
> >> see the rest, as well as the archives, at
> >> http://lists.freegeek.org/mailman/listinfo/startup
> >>
> >> you can also browse the archives of the rest of their *many* other
> >> mailing lists http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo
> >>
> >>
> >> here are my reasons:
> >>
> >> -edifying:it would be an opportunity for others starting up to
> >> observe/learn from our process/development
> >>
> >> -inspiring: it would perhaps make the process tangible for those
> >> considering starting a FG
> >>
> >> -FGportland would gain profound knowledge about the 'enduser' startup
> >> experience. it would allow FG to refine the process by what they learn
> >> from us & has implications that ring of collaboration rather than
> >> hierarchy.
> >>
> >> -it would be in keeping with the tenets of the open source / free
> >> software movement & foster trust.
> >>
> >> -if we are indeed confident that we have the potential to do this,
> >> then we should be confident & proud of our process as well. we
> >> shouldn't feel pressure to appear perfect. we should also trust that
> >> FG is there to encourage our development. by allowing them to
> >> vicariously experience meetings, they may be able to give us deeper
> >> feedback that could save us time & energy down the road.
> >>
> >> -strength enough to be so open would highlight a dedication to
> >> understanding, rather than appearances. as for myself, i intend to
> >>
> >> -after they accept our application (if indeed it is a true franchise
> >> we desire to be), i might even propose that we offer access to our
> >> mailing list. after all, we have access to theirs.
> >>
> >>
> >> thoughts? objections?
> >>
> >> ~!fny
> >>
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