I have major objections with Ekta's argument. First of all, she assumes FOSS Nepal to be an "organization" working in the style of some NGO or INGO and not a community of free software supporters. If it is so, then I think the dissatisfied members of this organization should stop argumentation as she has said, and instead opt for legal or formal methods. I suggest them to call for a General Assembly to challenge the 'organizing committee's' decision and annul it there. I think a provision for this exists in the constitution of FOSS Nepal (Pvt Ltd ?). Call a General Assembly Meeting and start a voting.
I didn't consider FOSS Nepal to be an INGO style body when I first involved with it. So, if I am not satisfied, I will choose to discuss it through mailing lists and other open communication channels that exist. And as far as 'not-coming-forward' when called is concerned, not all volunteers can always manage time for all activities. This should not be taken as a measurement one's right to express dissatisfaction. Moreover, I have read the Concept Note and never found anything that even suggested allowing to rename the event's name in favor of the Prime Sponsor. Software Freedom Day is an international celebration of free software and it should remain that way. I'd rather discuss it in a separate thread. Bibek -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 2. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 3. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ FOSS Nepal mailing list: [email protected] http://groups.google.com/group/foss-nepal To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] Community website: http://www.fossnepal.org/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
