Bart Hanson wrote:
As last years President of the Apple Users group of Canterbury Inc. I have experienced a lot committee talkfests.
Some always want to formalise these things for whatever reason. Others love the politics more than the cause.
As a "guest" on your stimulating list (I do not know any of the personalities involved except Jim.C) I would advise you to resist the move to a more formal structure EXCEPT where there is a demonstrated need to do so or a guaranteed longer term benefit that meets with unanimous approval.
A "complete" outsiders advice,
Thanks, Bart. That's a very insightful contribution. I don't have a problem with the informal nature of CLUG. And, let's face it, geeks tend to resist unnecessary formalisation anyway (for better or for worse). I think formalising might push more away than if we remain much as we are.
Perhaps Rik's push for the CLUG to be something else (I'm really not sure what, exactly) is caused by his conflict of interest (he makes money supporting Linux).
Cheers, Carl.
