Andrew Lentvorski wrote:
> James G. Sack (jim) wrote:
>
>> I have a strong bad feeling about making the expenditure (of such a
>> large fraction of our treasury) without general-group notification
>> and
>> allowing some reaction time.
>
> I think I agree. Notifying the group at a meeting before going
> forward
> is probably a good thing as there are some people who do not subscribe
> to the mailing lists.
>
> I am disinclined to put further discussion about this on the main
> mailing list. Anyone who is on the list and cares should have
> followed
> the discussion to -steer as we pointed out.
>
> However, the longer I think about it, the less inclined I am to put it
> to an official vote at a meeting. I think I would rather let the
> reaction to the proposal guide our actions rather than a vote.
>
> An official vote could have polarizing ramifications when we could
> probably address any truly major objections in a much more
> accommodating
> fashion.
I'm also disinclined to put it to a vote. It would be
counterproductive at this time. I just checked, and there are 47
subscribers to this list. That is more than generally show up for
meetings.
>> If no one else wishes to, I would be willing to write the steering
>> committee report/recommendation. Even though I had been lobbying for
>> lower-end goods, I would certainly report the general consensus, and
>> that there is no significant dissent.
>
> That would probably be a good thing.
I have no objection. It probably would be a good thing to summarize
the discussion and reasoning for our choice. Perhaps you should post
it here for review and comment, before posting it to the main list.If
I forget, remind me at the next meeting. I will make an announcement.
Perhaps some short mention on the front of the web site, would be
appropriate, when we get closer to having the server in place.
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