[FreeGeek] Re: proposals re: minutes

[sean]

all cool with me then, send 'em up!

:o)


ifny wrote:
> 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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