At 7:14 PM -0800 on 11/11/99, Alain Farmer wrote:
>Eric: All persons (associates and partners) would have
>to agree to change the partnership agreement.
>
>Alain: Shouldn't this be Partners-Only ?
I agree -- partners only. Otherwise some nitwit who just joined the list to
spam it could claim we have to get his vote.
>
>Eric: Partners would determine whether the associate
>has done enough work to merit the engine.
>
>Alain: OK. Subjectively or objectively ?
Since there are people involved, I think it would have to be subjective. Or
would it be Scott's decision?
>Eric: Admission would be based on a majority vote of
>partners and associates, based upon the contribution
>offered by the associate.
>
>Alain: OK. Subjectively or objectively ?
Do you know any way to get 40 people to vote objectively?
>Eric: By using unanimity of decision and two levels
>you obtain the protection (for associates) and
>stability and coherence (of partners) required for
>this project.
>
>Alain: Why do you include associates in this?
Good question. Let it be unamity of partners, majority of associates.
