-1 needs to be validated to be effective, even a person who gave +1 can do
it.

-1 can also be invalidated if it causes harm to the project. For example we
need documentation. If there are no other options a vote to deliver docs
can not be blocked with veto.

Toni

On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 5:08 AM Toshiya Kobayashi <
toshiyakobaya...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Brian and our mentors,
>
> https://www.apache.org/foundation/voting.html says:
>
> * Procedural : if there are more favourable votes than unfavourable ones,
> the issue is considered to have passed
>
> * Code modifications : a negative vote constitutes a veto
>
> * Package releases : Releases may not be vetoed.
>
> In https://lists.apache.org/thread/okldcghkrlzypyts6wt6s6b4wv6z217k ,
> Brian
> wrote:
>
> > -1s only vetoes _releases_ in ASF practices. Otherwise, it's just one
> dissenting vote.
>
> The contradiction about the "-1" veto criteria is confusing us. Could you
> kindly clarify?
>
> Thanks!
> Toshiya
>
> On Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM Toni Rikkola <trikk...@redhat.com> wrote:
>
> > I have to agree with the conflict. The base rules are that -1 blocks code
> > change and -1 can not block a release. -1 has to be backed with a
> technical
> > justification.
> > Then it comes down to fighting about the definition of technical
> > justification. For example placing code to location X or Y, both have the
> > same justification for a -1.
> >
> > Kafka has overwritten the rules. The maturity model page states every
> > Apache project has to use the Apache voting rules. Are they not Apache?
> :)
> > Apache Community Development - A Maturity Model for Apache Projects
> > <
> >
> https://community.apache.org/apache-way/apache-project-maturity-model.html
> > >
> >
> > I feel that the proposal for proposal->voting wiki page could find
> > consensus so I will open that next week.
> > This will not only be for the current community. It will be useful for
> any
> > new comers.
> >
> > FYI:
> > I have been suggested ( off list ) it might make sense to just escalate
> > this to find a resolution.
> > Several other sources also stated it is just us who are participating in
> > this :)
> >
> > Toni
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM Francisco Javier Tirado Sarti <
> > ftira...@redhat.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Toni,
> > > Regardless of what we consider a procedural issue (I agree with you
> that
> > > removing Springboot is not a procedural issue), I think there is a
> clear
> > > contradiction between what the document said and what the mentor told.
> > > -1 in code review is clearly a veto Also note that -1 for code review
> > > should only be used when there is a real issue with the change. So, as
> > > clearly stated, you should use -1 only for veto changes that cause an
> > > issue.
> > > For example, in my opinion.
> > > Good usage of -1 in code modifications, "this does not to be removed
> > > because can be fixed this way" or "this changes cause a performance
> issue
> > > and the real problem is that close is not getting invoked" or "we have
> a
> > > lot of users that rely on this functionality, so removing it will
> cause a
> > > lot of noise in the community" (in this later case, evidence of
> > > usage/interest should be attached or at least commitment to
> > maintain/evolve
> > > that functionality)
> > > Bad usage of -1 in code modifications, "the word oracle  appears in a
> > > comment" or  "I have a bad feeling about this" or "there is a lot of
> > users"
> > > (but those users are never identified)
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM Toni Rikkola <trikk...@redhat.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Code modification has lower priority in voting than removing
> > Optaplanner,
> > > > since removing Optaplanner affects external API, brand, web sites,
> the
> > > Git
> > > > repository structure and removing a big part of the community ( the
> > users
> > > > ).
> > > >
> > > > Code modification is every PR that has been created. So with -1 I can
> > > block
> > > > every PR that is not delivering a feature I want?
> > > >
> > > > Things to keep in mind. Our *mentor from Apache* already stated -1
> only
> > > > blocks releases.
> > > > Re: [DISCUSSION] Getting things done-Apache Mail Archives
> > > > <https://lists.apache.org/thread/1vrtdv4jy3db8wj86bgd3w6ofd0w5zb8>
> > > >
> > > > Our own "rule of books" aka wiki points to KAFKA rules about this.
> > > > Our wiki: Communication within Apache - Apache KIE - Apache Software
> > > > Foundation
> > > > <
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/KIE/Communication+within+Apache
> > > > >
> > > > Kafka Bylaws: Bylaws - Apache Kafka - Apache Software Foundation
> > > > <
> > >
> >
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/KAFKA/Bylaws#Bylaws-Approvals
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Apache is pretty clear about how to solve practices that cause harm
> to
> > > open
> > > > source projects by denial. Not having documentation is something I
> > think
> > > we
> > > > all can agree is causing harm to us.
> > > > AW: [DISCUSS] PMC Structure and Leadership for KIE-Apache Mail
> Archives
> > > > <https://lists.apache.org/thread/joy9ofdg287x27tzhf0rwgjgkks09t6j>
> > > > Right now I only see one proposal coming that can actually deliver
> > > anything
> > > > for documentation. There is nobody else to work on it. The community
> > > > absolutely needs it.
> > > >
> > > > I am also seeing the method I am writing here as the only solution to
> > > this.
> > > > I do appreciate the comments and additions by everyone and my mind on
> > > what
> > > > should be done has changed by them. I urge anyone to step up and give
> > any
> > > > input. Let's keep discussing for some time, but at one point I will
> > start
> > > > writing our own wiki page for this and hopefully we can agree on
> > things.
> > > I
> > > > will make a proposal so everyone can comment and help. Then I will
> > make a
> > > > vote.
> > > >
> > > > If we do not come to an agreement on our own, meaning there is a
> single
> > > -1
> > > > in the vote I will make (since that is a hard no based on some of the
> > > > community members ATM). Then there is no other option than escalate
> to
> > > > Apache and they will restructure everything in the way THEY want, not
> > us,
> > > > to make everything flow. I really hope things do not come to that
> since
> > > it
> > > > will be our hardest failure as a community. We should build ourselves
> > up.
> > > >
> > > > Now I am offering, not claiming ownership of the proposal. If anyone
> > else
> > > > wants to work on that I am happy to help or just watch and comment.
> > > >
> > > > Toni
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM Gabriele Cardosi <
> > > > gabriele.card...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > HI Tony,
> > > > > following the Apache document [1] about voting, there are three
> types
> > > of
> > > > > votes, each of which have different implications.
> > > > > So, I have the impression that, without the proper context,
> > discussing
> > > > just
> > > > > "-1" makes things harder to understand.
> > > > >
> > > > > From my POV, "Optaplanner" removal is mostly a general strategic
> > > > discussion
> > > > > topic, and I would put it under "procedural issues"
> > > > >
> > > > > If, on the other side, there is a proposal with an actual
> > > implementation
> > > > of
> > > > > some modification (i.e. some PR, code modification, etc) then it
> will
> > > > fall
> > > > > under "code modifications"
> > > > >
> > > > > Please correct me if my interpretation is wrong, especially with
> > regard
> > > > to
> > > > > "procedural issues" meaning.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers :)
> > > > >
> > > > > [1] https://www.apache.org/foundation/voting.html
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Il giorno gio 30 gen 2025 alle ore 09:31 Toni Rikkola <
> > > > trikk...@redhat.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > ha scritto:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I will add another concerning case about the -1 vote. We do need
> to
> > > get
> > > > > the
> > > > > > functionality validated, but if it blocks a proposal, then we
> have
> > to
> > > > > > understand what it means.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > SpringBoot was a good example and as Francisco said maybe there
> is
> > > one
> > > > > > person who wants to keep it and work on it. That is fine.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > However the -1, as the link provides states, there just needs to
> > > have a
> > > > > > justification brought up with no requirement for action.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > One big problem for us will be the Optaplanner codes. At the
> moment
> > > > there
> > > > > > is nobody working on that. It is a big part of KIE, with its own
> > > > website,
> > > > > > documentation and branding.
> > > > > > Small bug in it. For sure we will find someone to fix it. What
> > about
> > > a
> > > > > > security issue that takes a week to fix?
> > > > > > We have a vote to ask if Optaplanner can be removed. It gets a
> -1,
> > a
> > > > huge
> > > > > > part of the brand and the Optaplanner user community is left
> > standing
> > > > > > on nothing. A valid reason.
> > > > > > We have a vote to ask if we can make a release. There is a
> security
> > > > issue
> > > > > > in our codes, it gets a -1. We can not release it because of a
> > > security
> > > > > > issue. A valid reason.
> > > > > > The community has painted itself in a corner.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > That is why we need to figure this out. We can leave things out
> > like
> > > > the
> > > > > > documentation and things keep rolling, but what if we need to get
> > > > > something
> > > > > > out.
> > > > > > I say for these bits there needs to be a proof of contribution to
> > the
> > > > > area
> > > > > > that is affected on to justify the -1.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Toni
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM Toni Rikkola <
> trikk...@redhat.com>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Good comments from everyone.
> > > > > > > One thing I forgot to mention is. I am not looking for getting
> > > things
> > > > > > done
> > > > > > > as fast as possible by any means. I am hoping we find a forward
> > > > driving
> > > > > > > process to reach a decision that is backed up by the community
> as
> > > > > > > efficiently as possible.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Few replies to each one of you.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Enrique
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >> In some cases like code changes. -1 is a veto. We cannot
> > redefine
> > > > the
> > > > > > >> process. (That is what I understand from there)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > This is a problematic one. Our mentor mentioned in the "getting
> > > > things
> > > > > > > done" that this only applies to releases.
> > > > > > > The problem is opposite to making a proposal and delegating. It
> > > > blocks
> > > > > > > work without any intention to contribute to a solution.
> > > > > > > It sounds like we need to check this from people higher to us
> in
> > > the
> > > > > > > Apache foundation.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Gabriele
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >> And that's the root of the friction that we currently have,
> > since
> > > > > > probably
> > > > > > >> not everyone has the same knowledge, understanding, or even
> time
> > > to
> > > > > > think
> > > > > > >> in a long term perspective.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Also time and time is money. If a task does not profit the
> > company
> > > > you
> > > > > > > work for and it takes over a week. Getting justification to
> work
> > on
> > > > > that
> > > > > > > during company time is difficult. Same thing was happening in
> the
> > > > past.
> > > > > > It
> > > > > > > was not about the lack of skill to fix things, but the lack of
> > > > > > time=money.
> > > > > > > Work is limited by time, skill, money and motivation.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Francisco
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >> For example, in the documentation
> > > > > > >> discussion, to find a compromise it is as easy as not storing
> > the
> > > > docs
> > > > > > in
> > > > > > >> tools repo and store them in a dedicated one. The resource
> > problem
> > > > you
> > > > > > >> describe is absurd from a logical point of view, if the
> proposal
> > > > > exists,
> > > > > > >> it
> > > > > > >> is because there are resources to write the docs, which is the
> > > bulk
> > > > of
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > >> work.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > It is fine to ask for changes on the proposal. This is why it
> can
> > > be
> > > > > > > edited. Problem is the contributor can have limitations and
> that
> > is
> > > > why
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > > change is not approved. If the one proposing is doing the work
> on
> > > his
> > > > > own
> > > > > > > time, it can be motivation. If that person is getting paid, it
> > > comes
> > > > > down
> > > > > > > to if the company they are funded by wants to pay for it as it
> > is.
> > > > For
> > > > > > this
> > > > > > > reason I really hope we find a way to work for a common goal
> with
> > > > > > > compromises. As a community we can not force anyone, everything
> > we
> > > > get
> > > > > > is a
> > > > > > > donation from some source.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Toni
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM Francisco Javier Tirado Sarti <
> > > > > > > ftira...@redhat.com> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >> Hi Toni ,
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >> Just one annotation.
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >> "If you absolutely disagree, make a countering proposal. But
> > know
> > > > that
> > > > > > you
> > > > > > >> have to find the resources for implementing it, better to try
> > and
> > > > > > >> compromise with the original."
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >> As mentioned by Enrique, it depends on the problem statement.
> > Also
> > > > you
> > > > > > >> might agree with the what to do, but not with the how.
> > > > > > >> So, I would differentiate between
> > > > > > >> - "I agree that we need to do something, but I would do it in
> a
> > > > > > different
> > > > > > >> way" In that case, the one that needs to find a compromise is
> > the
> > > > > > proposal
> > > > > > >> author (not the other way around). For example, in the
> > > documentation
> > > > > > >> discussion, to find a compromise it is as easy as not storing
> > the
> > > > docs
> > > > > > in
> > > > > > >> tools repo and store them in a dedicated one. The resource
> > problem
> > > > you
> > > > > > >> describe is absurd from a logical point of view, if the
> proposal
> > > > > exists,
> > > > > > >> it
> > > > > > >> is because there are resources to write the docs, which is the
> > > bulk
> > > > of
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > >> work.
> > > > > > >> - "I think we do not need to do anything" In that case, it is
> > > > > impossible
> > > > > > >> to
> > > > > > >> find a compromise and probably we should vote as soon as
> > possible.
> > > > And
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > >> vote should be: does the problem statement  really describe a
> > > > problem
> > > > > we
> > > > > > >> need to fix?.  Enrique mentioned the Sprinboot thing as an
> > > > > illustrative
> > > > > > >> example. I agree, but, who knows, maybe there is a majority
> that
> > > > wants
> > > > > > to
> > > > > > >> remove SpringBoot support, then, why not? Which kind of
> majority
> > > do
> > > > we
> > > > > > >> need
> > > > > > >> in those cases? In my opinion, a proposal for removing a
> > > > functionality
> > > > > > (I
> > > > > > >> remark the word functionality)  needs unanimity. If there is
> > just
> > > > one
> > > > > > >> committer that wants to keep it, lets keep it. (Probably that
> > > > comitter
> > > > > > >> will
> > > > > > >> take charge of supporting that functionality himself) There
> > might
> > > be
> > > > > > other
> > > > > > >> cases that heavily affect everyone's development work, for
> > example
> > > > the
> > > > > > >> mono
> > > > > > >> repo thing, that might require unanimity also. I'm not so sure
> > > > > unanimity
> > > > > > >> should be required for stuff such as "Task refactoring",
> "Status
> > > on
> > > > > data
> > > > > > >> index", "Adding more queries to data-index", "Do some
> > prototyping
> > > on
> > > > > > >> drools" (some of them, pretty curiously, were quickly rejected
> > and
> > > > > then
> > > > > > >> nobody mention that the person blocking them was jeopardizing
> > the
> > > > > > >> community
> > > > > > >> progress). Things that basically add new functionality which
> > some
> > > > > > comitter
> > > > > > >> is willing to work with and is not going to affect others
> > > > productivity
> > > > > > or
> > > > > > >> the long term viability of the project.
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >> On Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM Gabriele Cardosi <
> > > > > > >> gabriele.card...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >> > Hi Tony,
> > > > > > >> > thanks for starting this, anyway there is a bit that maybe
> > needs
> > > > > > >> > clarification, and interestingly Enrique raised the same
> > points
> > > > > while
> > > > > > I
> > > > > > >> was
> > > > > > >> > writing this one.
> > > > > > >> > I reply almost exactly what he wrote, but in a different
> way.
> > > > > > >> > First, I'm also referring to Apache Voting Process here ->
> > > > > > >> > https://www.apache.org/foundation/voting.html
> > > > > > >> > that clearly defines three kinds of votes:
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >    - procedural
> > > > > > >> >    - code modifications
> > > > > > >> >    - package
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> > And since decisions are made on top of votes that are
> > expressed
> > > > > inside
> > > > > > >> mail
> > > > > > >> > threads, we need to clarify exactly how each kind of thread
> > > > > > (Discussion
> > > > > > >> vs
> > > > > > >> > Proposal) maps to the kind of vote.
> > > > > > >> > Then, it should be clear that code modifications are just
> the
> > > last
> > > > > > part,
> > > > > > >> > i.e. the implementation of a general idea/approach, that
> > should
> > > be
> > > > > > first
> > > > > > >> > and foremost discussed previously.
> > > > > > >> > I invite anyone to read in first person what the
> > > > > > >> > https://www.apache.org/foundation/voting.html document
> > states,
> > > to
> > > > > > have
> > > > > > >> a
> > > > > > >> > first-hand opinion of how the Apache Foundation means to be
> a
> > > > > > >> "democratic"
> > > > > > >> > approach to open-source.
> > > > > > >> > And this sentence seems interesting in that regard ->
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> > The community should spell out in its guidelines the tacit
> > > > > > implications
> > > > > > >> of
> > > > > > >> > > voting. However, *in no case* may someone's vote be
> > considered
> > > > > > >> invalid if
> > > > > > >> > > it does not appear to meet the implied commitment: a vote
> > is a
> > > > > > formal
> > > > > > >> > > expression of opinion, *not* of commitment.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> > WIth that in mind, I think that, as a general rule, any
> > > *proposal*
> > > > > > (i.e.
> > > > > > >> > actual code modification) that has a global impact should
> > > follow,
> > > > > i.e
> > > > > > >> > should be preceded by, a thorough *discussion*.
> > > > > > >> > And, as the document seems to imply (IIUC) if the overall
> idea
> > > is
> > > > > > >> rejected,
> > > > > > >> > then there is no obligation to commit to any other
> > alternative.
> > > > > > >> > And the clear reason for that, IMO, is that we should avoid
> > the
> > > > risk
> > > > > > >> that
> > > > > > >> > the code will be modified on a "per-availability" basis.
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> > Behind the scenes of those threads, it seems that someone
> > > believes
> > > > > > that
> > > > > > >> > making a lot of things, fast, means producing a lot of
> results
> > > in
> > > > > the
> > > > > > >> long
> > > > > > >> > term.
> > > > > > >> > Alas, while this could be true for a RnD setup, driven
> mostly
> > by
> > > > > > >> innovation
> > > > > > >> > and alternative approaches, for enterprise-level code this
> is
> > > not
> > > > > so.
> > > > > > >> > What really matters, in day-by-day usage, is the
> > time-to-release
> > > > of
> > > > > > new
> > > > > > >> > features or bug fixes: this real productivity.
> > > > > > >> > Any change that slows down it, directly or indirectly, it
> is a
> > > > > > problem,
> > > > > > >> not
> > > > > > >> > a solution.
> > > > > > >> > Funny enough, most of us are, and have been, extremely busy
> to
> > > fix
> > > > > or
> > > > > > >> > workaround problems that have been created by some previous,
> > > > > > >> unfortunate,
> > > > > > >> > choices, which have always been justified by some "immediate
> > > need"
> > > > > > >> that, at
> > > > > > >> > the end of the day, some time were not even really needed.
> > > > > > >> > Instead of providing real value, a lot of our work is burned
> > by
> > > > > trying
> > > > > > >> to
> > > > > > >> > cope with the previous mistakes, which, for some reason,
> seems
> > > to
> > > > be
> > > > > > >> > undebatable as sculpted in the stone.
> > > > > > >> > And that's the root of the friction that we currently have,
> > > since
> > > > > > >> probably
> > > > > > >> > not everyone has the same knowledge, understanding, or even
> > time
> > > > to
> > > > > > >> think
> > > > > > >> > in a long term perspective.
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> > Cheers :)
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> > Il giorno mer 29 gen 2025 alle ore 12:10 Toni Rikkola <
> > > > > > >> trikk...@redhat.com
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > ha scritto:
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >> > > Hello,
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > We are still maturing as a community and the process on
> how
> > to
> > > > > > decide
> > > > > > >> > > important things for the entire community needs to be
> > cleared
> > > > up.
> > > > > > >> After
> > > > > > >> > my
> > > > > > >> > > previous email about getting things done several good
> ideas
> > > came
> > > > > up,
> > > > > > >> it
> > > > > > >> > > raised some good comments and questions both off and on
> > list.
> > > To
> > > > > > clear
> > > > > > >> > > things up we need to be sure that we are on the same page
> to
> > > > bring
> > > > > > >> trust
> > > > > > >> > > into the community and remove doubt.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > There is also some overloading on the terms. While you can
> > for
> > > > > > example
> > > > > > >> > > propose in any context. A proposal for the community, that
> > can
> > > > be
> > > > > > >> acted
> > > > > > >> > on,
> > > > > > >> > > is an email thread with the [PROPOSAL] in the title.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > I took the process from other Apache communities. This is
> > > > > influenced
> > > > > > >> by
> > > > > > >> > how
> > > > > > >> > > I see things and I am not the boss here. We can customise
> it
> > > to
> > > > > our
> > > > > > >> > needs.
> > > > > > >> > > If I got something wrong I hope our mentor can correct us.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > *Each item is driven by an email thread in this list.*
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > *[DISCUSSION]*
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > Free speech, no commitment, any idea is welcomed.
> > > > > > >> > > Important to know is that no decisions can be made.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > *[PROPOSAL]*
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > Mutable. Who starts the proposal leads it. Make a wiki
> page
> > > for
> > > > > the
> > > > > > >> > > proposal and link it in the start. People commenting can
> > > request
> > > > > > >> changes,
> > > > > > >> > > if approved the proposal wiki is edited to maintain the
> > > latest.
> > > > > > >> > > The person who started the proposal thread has to know how
> > to
> > > > get
> > > > > > >> > resources
> > > > > > >> > > and what the limits of those resources are. For example
> > > > deadlines,
> > > > > > >> > > motivation, skill or time issues. Same as any task in any
> > > > company.
> > > > > > >> > Proposal
> > > > > > >> > > creators should not agree on anything they can not
> deliver.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > Porcelli made a pretty good template to use when making a
> > > > > proposal.
> > > > > > >> > > - Problem Statement: Clearly define the issue being
> > addressed.
> > > > > > >> > > - Action Plan: Outline the steps to address the issue.
> > > > > > >> > > - Commitment: Specify who will take ownership of the
> action
> > > plan
> > > > > > and a
> > > > > > >> > > rough timeline for execution.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > If you absolutely disagree, make a countering proposal.
> But
> > > know
> > > > > > that
> > > > > > >> you
> > > > > > >> > > have to find the resources for implementing it, better to
> > try
> > > > and
> > > > > > >> > > compromise with the original.
> > > > > > >> > > You can offer help.
> > > > > > >> > > No final decisions can be made, but +-1 can be used to
> > signal
> > > > > voting
> > > > > > >> > > intentions. +-1 at this stage is not binding, you can vote
> > > > > > >> differently.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > *[VOTE]*
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > Immutable. If there was a proposal, take a timed snapshot
> of
> > > it
> > > > > and
> > > > > > >> add
> > > > > > >> > it
> > > > > > >> > > into the thread.
> > > > > > >> > > Voting is done here, decisions are made here. If votes
> pass
> > > the
> > > > > > thread
> > > > > > >> > is a
> > > > > > >> > > signed contract that everyone agrees. -1 votes do not
> cancel
> > > the
> > > > > > vote
> > > > > > >> > > unless it is a vote for a release. When PR is done if it
> > does
> > > > not
> > > > > > >> follow
> > > > > > >> > > this contract it can be challenged. Vote does not have to
> > > have a
> > > > > > >> proposal
> > > > > > >> > > in advance, but it can help to get the best result. No
> > changes
> > > > can
> > > > > > be
> > > > > > >> > done
> > > > > > >> > > during a vote. You should not need to scroll down 10
> emails
> > to
> > > > see
> > > > > > >> what
> > > > > > >> > was
> > > > > > >> > > agreed on.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > *Things that can happen.*
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > Example is the upcoming documentation proposal/vote,
> > > discussion
> > > > > was
> > > > > > >> > already
> > > > > > >> > > done. Vote does not pass. A countering proposal would pass
> > > > votes,
> > > > > > but
> > > > > > >> > there
> > > > > > >> > > is nobody to work on it. We end up with no documentation.
> > The
> > > > > > >> community
> > > > > > >> > did
> > > > > > >> > > not agree on creating them with the resources at hand.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > A discussion item like the monorepo keeps coming back in
> > > > > > discussions.
> > > > > > >> > These
> > > > > > >> > > cycles reduce productivity. We make a vote if we want one
> or
> > > > not.
> > > > > No
> > > > > > >> > reason
> > > > > > >> > > to bring it up unless you feel like a revote changes the
> > > result.
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > Jason mentioned that in the past this location was
> suggested
> > > as
> > > > > the
> > > > > > >> wiki
> > > > > > >> > > location.
> > > > > > >> > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/KIE
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> > > Hoping to move us forward.
> > > > > > >> > > Toni
> > > > > > >> > >
> > > > > > >> >
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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