Re: Asking DPL to shorten Discussion Period for rms-open-letter

2021-03-28 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi, On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 5:05 AM Jonas Smedegaard wrote: > > You (and others, privately) agree that the > accusations are deliberately harmful That's intent to harm—and maybe malice. Anyone wishing to harm someone should do so on their own. I want no part in it. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: opinion on Choice 1

2021-03-30 Thread Felix Lechner
ht Police". [2] Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought_Police

Re: Secret ballot and RMS Resolution

2021-04-01 Thread Felix Lechner
prisals, because there is no guarantee of privacy. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Secret ballot and RMS Resolution

2021-04-01 Thread Felix Lechner
of the community with respect to mutual trust. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Secret ballot and RMS Resolution

2021-04-01 Thread Felix Lechner
could perhaps harm the vote's legitimacy, especially in view of the perceived rush and the already abbreviated discussion period. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Re: What does FD Mean

2021-04-05 Thread Felix Lechner
strictly moderately inclined? Along the same lines, would it be better for a voting system to quadruple-count, or otherwise strengthen, options voters rank in the middle—thereby recognizing that a compromise between two or more sides is always a prerequisite for peace? Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] Se

Re: REPOST, SIGNED: Re: Amendment to RMS/FSF GR: Option 5

2021-04-03 Thread Felix Lechner
leads to greater balance among the options presented on the ballot. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Amendment to RMS/FSF GR: Option 5

2021-04-02 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi, On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 1:37 PM Philip Hands wrote: > > Is that really what we're seeing? Yes, that is exactly what we are seeing. Thank you for explaining it. Kind regards Felix Lechner

RESEND of "Neutral option"

2021-04-03 Thread Felix Lechner
embers of the board of the > Free Software Foundation. Sorry about the confusion. I was nervous because of the tight deadline! Kind regards Felix Lechner signature.asc Description: PGP signature

Re: New option for the RMS/FSF GR: reaffirm the values of the majority

2021-04-03 Thread Felix Lechner
t the quality of their technical > contributions. > =========== Seconded. Kind regards Felix Lechner signature.asc Description: PGP signature

Neutral option

2021-04-03 Thread Felix Lechner
Richard > Stallman, the Free Software Foundation, and the members of the board of the > Free Software Foundation. Kind rgards Felix Lechner signature.asc Description: PGP signature

Re: opinion on Choice 1

2021-03-29 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi, On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 11:24 AM Pierre-Elliott Bécue wrote: > > Diversity is not tolerating dangerous ideas and the persons defending > these. Ideas should always be free. That's how I understand diversity. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Willingness to share a position statement?

2021-03-25 Thread Felix Lechner
ink those risks are worth taking—even we had liability insurance. Should we just focus on getting the bullseye release out? Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: ***UNCHECKED*** Re: Re: What does FD Mean

2021-04-07 Thread Felix Lechner
d by the qualifying adjective. On that note, did you notice that the UN appropriated its wreathen symbols from the Roman legion? Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: General Resolution: Statement regarding Richard Stallman's readmission to the FSF board result

2021-04-19 Thread Felix Lechner
ushing the resolution, were actually aligned with voters: By a narrow margin, people did not want to discuss the matter at all. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: REPOST, SIGNED: Re: Amendment to RMS/FSF GR: Option 5

2021-04-08 Thread Felix Lechner
go card, I am on a roll!! > all my efforts ... went to the crapper. I find this language thuggish and abusive. It is not worthwhile reading and can spoil a person's day. Why is a person allowed to post something like this, and why do we look outside Debian to blame people? We have plenty of pro

Privacy guarantees

2021-09-10 Thread Felix Lechner
] The maintainer of a well-known web browser took a stance in the middle. [4] My own position was outlined here. [5] In the spirit of seeking common ground, I would like to offer to the aggrieved party that we co-sponsor a General Resolution together. Is that appropriate? Thank you! Kind regards Felix

Re: Draft proposal for resolution process changes

2021-09-28 Thread Felix Lechner
d and transparent institution with good decision-making capabilities. We act better in groups and more wisely than as individuals, with or without rules. Thanks for reading! Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://wiki.debian.org/ReleasePolicy [2] https://salsa.debian

Re: Draft proposal for resolution process changes

2021-09-28 Thread Felix Lechner
gree with the opinions of others". > But I think the net long-term effect is to reduce the > temperature. How has it worked out so far? Thanks! Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Draft GR for resolution process changes

2021-11-18 Thread Felix Lechner
option (2) win here even if it did not affirm the DFSG but instead sought to alter it in a way distinct from option (1)? Thanks! Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Draft GR for resolution process changes

2021-11-18 Thread Felix Lechner
ly to all responses other than FD. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Renaming the FTP Masters

2021-11-11 Thread Felix Lechner
lity by putting the matter to a vote. Long live democracy—freedom and liberty for all! Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Renaming the FTP Masters

2021-11-11 Thread Felix Lechner
level vote Voting is a right. [3] Advocates help with the process. The project imposes decisions by approving or rejecting resolutions. [4] Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] Recruiting 50 excess contributors over ten years, at a lifetime contribution of $10,000 each. [2] 2,000 hours of work at $100, a ra

Re: Opposing strict time limits

2021-10-22 Thread Felix Lechner
with some hesitation. Thank you for reading! Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Opposing strict time limits

2021-11-08 Thread Felix Lechner
rsial topics. It is the opposite of what you wrote. Secret votes will reduce fear, but for a wholesome remedy contributors have to forgo provocation and punishment and instead seek compromise and common ground. Both will lead to a lasting peace. Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipe

Re: Opposing strict time limits

2021-11-08 Thread Felix Lechner
the point between you and Wouter, is there perhaps a simpler measure when a discussion is over—such as one week without a proposal that attracted at least three novel supporters (in total)? Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Do we want to Handle Secret Ballots in the same GR as Voting Changes

2021-11-08 Thread Felix Lechner
facts were off. Neither did anyone else. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Renaming the FTP Masters

2021-11-04 Thread Felix Lechner
the FTP vs HTTP thingy on my mind, but all the technical questions miss the human point: It was to seek common ground among people. > It is *very* silly I was not offended. Please call me anything—just do not lie. (You didn't.) Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] Given the extraordinar

Re: Renaming the FTP Masters

2021-11-05 Thread Felix Lechner
n been used as a last resort when fighting, but peace is possible. We just need inclusive behavior, a tolerance for difference, and the seeking of common ground. [6] It could be the birth of a virtual republic. Have hope! Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law [2

Re: Renaming the FTP Masters

2021-11-05 Thread Felix Lechner
y, I am just asking for your vote. You can say no, and I won't judge you for it. But I will say, please. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Renaming the FTP Masters

2021-11-05 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi, On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 2:45 PM Joerg Jaspert wrote: > > I am pretty sure that was a 100% calculated move > to go directly to this. It was impromptu. The mail was intentional only in the sense that I hoped to find a topic to unite people. (Who likes slavery, anway?) Let's lose the fear of

Renaming the FTP Masters

2021-11-03 Thread Felix Lechner
ontroversy. With a high pass rate, we could all come together as a group—for our shared love of Debian and free software! What do you think about the text below, please? Thanks for reading! Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_George_Floyd [2] https://www.wired

Re: Opposing strict time limits

2021-11-07 Thread Felix Lechner
ened to tear the community apart. The outcome was close, too—and anything but uncontroversial. Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2021/03/msg00106.html [2] https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2021/03/msg00115.html

Re: Opposing strict time limits

2021-11-08 Thread Felix Lechner
ssues. Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6del%27s_incompleteness_theorems [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LltoUg_WL2k

Re: Informal Discussion: Identities of Voters Casting a Particular Ballot are No Longer Public

2022-02-13 Thread Felix Lechner
ntly; see below. I personally would rather avoid the controversies, and the votes, that lead to such fears. > Recently posted here in another recent thread: > > This matter is extremely important for me, as soon as Debian starts > voting political/social GRs and not only technical ones

Re: Secret Ballots: Handling Disagreement with the Secretary

2022-02-11 Thread Felix Lechner
cerned about the health of the secretary. Such an extreme effort by the members might suggest a lack of capacity or other serious illness. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Informal Discussion: Identities of Voters Casting a Particular Ballot are No Longer Public

2022-02-15 Thread Felix Lechner
25 might ensure in addition that the issue being decided is in fact "of central importance." Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Ballot option 2 - Merely hide Identities of Developers Casting a Particular Vote and allow verification

2022-03-07 Thread felix . lechner
Hi Judit, > I think it would be clearer to add "that" between "confirm" and "their": {+ public, but developers will be given an option to confirm that their vote is included in the votes+} cast. Please proceed either way, at your choosing. Kind regar

Re: Question to all candidates: rotation on positions of power

2022-03-16 Thread Felix Lechner
g that valuable question! Kind regards, Felix Lechner P.S. Everyone, please join #meetfelix on OFTC. I hope to get to know you better!

Re: Question to all candidates: Monthly "Bits from the DPL"

2022-03-16 Thread Felix Lechner
a year are probably an acceptable burden for your sole elected representative. Feel free to ping my inbox starting on the fifth of each month if you have not received anything. At the same time, talented writers are encouraged to apply to help chronicle our progress as a project! Kind regards, Fe

Re: Question to all candidates: rotation on positions of power

2022-03-16 Thread Felix Lechner
with the Appointments Committee, or apply to become a member thereof. Then you can use the political weight of your office to initiate a referendum. Thank you for the tough question! Kind regards, Felix Lechner P.S. Everyone, please join #meetfelix on OFTC. I hope to get to know you better! [1] http

Re: Question to all candidates: Monthly "Bits from the DPL"

2022-03-17 Thread Felix Lechner
nts embodies the highest virtues of representative government. I would be proud to have you as my project leader. Thank you so much for writing that! (The list was copied.) Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Debian Project Leader Elections 2022: Call for nominations

2022-03-08 Thread felix . lechner
Dear Mr. Secretary, > interested developers can nominate themselves Please accept herewith my nomination for project leader in the 2022-2023 term. My platform is available at that web address: https://happy.debian.net/ The web page is signed. Thank you so much! Kind regards Felix Lech

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-17 Thread Felix Lechner
r, in any forum. Together with everyone else, however, you would be the first to learn more about my approach if I get elected and there is anything left to do. Thank you! Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: how is Debian doing?

2022-03-17 Thread Felix Lechner
for your interest in the Strategy Council! Kind regards Felix Lechner P.S. Everyone, please join #meetfelix on OFTC. I hope to get to know you better! [1] https://www.calcities.org/detail-pages/resource/open-public-v-a-guide-to-the-ralph-m.-brown-act

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-18 Thread Felix Lechner
do you worry that the assistance might not continue if I am elected? Thank you! Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-18 Thread Felix Lechner
untry." Thank you for your complex set of follow-up questions! Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Informal Discussion: Identities of Voters Casting a Particular Ballot are No Longer Public

2022-02-14 Thread Felix Lechner
project. That was meant in the context of the debate and not a call for expulsion at this time. Kind regards Felix Lechner

Ballot option 2 - Merely hide Identities of Developers Casting a Particular Vote and allow verification

2022-02-23 Thread felix . lechner
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA512 Hi, I like this option. Let's place it on the ballot. Thanks! Kind regards, Felix Lechner On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 5:44:34 PM EST Judit Foglszinger wrote: > I propose a ballot option for the GR > "Hide Identities of Develop

Re: Informal Discussion: Identities of Voters Casting a Particular Ballot are No Longer Public

2022-02-16 Thread Felix Lechner
eone gave me a nice Android phone. I refuse to enter credentials and cannot install software. I want Debian. How is that going to happen if we shrink or break apart? Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: Secret Ballots: How Secret

2022-02-17 Thread Felix Lechner
> the vote even for those that kept their vote secret. Couldn't any voter for B claim that they did not vote, as long as the turnout was less than one hundred Percent? Kind regards Felix Lechner

Re: GR Ballot Option: Allow, but do not require, secret voting

2022-03-02 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi, On Wed, Mar 2, 2022 at 6:57 PM Tiago Bortoletto Vaz wrote: > > votes being public brings a few extra bits of transparency More than that, public votes are a measure of mutual trust. Fans are right to mourn their loss. Do we not live in polarized times? Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Informal Discussion: Identities of Voters Casting a Particular Ballot are No Longer Public

2022-02-14 Thread Felix Lechner
pure and simple—and should be grounds for expulsion from the project. Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splitting_(psychology) [2] Sixth paragraph, https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach/how-not-to-argue/

Re: Results for Voting secrecy

2022-03-27 Thread felix . lechner
nk you! Respectfully, Felix Lechner signature.asc Description: PGP signature

Re: Results for Voting secrecy

2022-03-27 Thread Felix Lechner
ong with this vote, so I see no reason > to redo it. Please reconsider. Otherwise the project's sole alternative may be to replace the Project Secretary. Thank you! Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Results for Voting secrecy

2022-03-27 Thread Felix Lechner
, Kurt. In summary, I am fine with the proceedings here as long as no folks opposing secret votes felt cheated today. Let's stop arguing and see if anyone speaks up. Thank you for the valuable background on your interpretation of the constitution! Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-29 Thread Felix Lechner
ply made that point one more time. Jonathan witnessed some of my issues, but he did not cause them. In Debian, too much power is held away from the public eye. We have Setec Astronomy. Hence my open and public committees. Thanks for supporting my reimbursement request! Kind regards, Felix Lech

Re: Question to all candidates: how is Debian doing?

2022-03-29 Thread Felix Lechner
ategy Council could create a sense of urgency—a rare sentiment in Debian—to embrace new ideas. In short, the Strategy Council will help us, as a group, to get unstuck in many ways. That's how we will get stuff done. Thank you for your challenging question! Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: General resolution: Condemn Russian invasion of the Ukraine

2022-03-31 Thread Felix Lechner
5qhNRmMilI Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: GDPR compliance review

2022-03-31 Thread Felix Lechner
th. In all cases, I reserve the right to act on the advice of counsel—but with an explanation to you. I will treat you the same way that I would wish to be treated if our roles were reversed. I am committed to transparency when possible. Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-20 Thread Felix Lechner
how to understand her original question. [2] I am sorry I was unable to provide a satisfactory answer. Kind regards, Felix Lechner [1] https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2022/03/msg00160.html [2] https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2022/03/msg00146.html

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-20 Thread Felix Lechner
they can help control their own destiny. In a group, everyone only has to do a tiny part for the whole thing to get better! Jonathan would know how much time he spends deliberating over monthly disbursements. A committee with modest experience would probably take twice as long. Kind regards, Felix

Re: Question to all candidates: registering Debian as an organization

2022-03-20 Thread Felix Lechner
explore finding a home for Debian there. Would the UN be an appropriate potential home for our noble and selfless efforts? Kind regards, Felix Lechner P.S. Everyone, please join #meetfelix on OFTC. I hope to get to know you better! [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_and_several_lia

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-20 Thread Felix Lechner
is a big gray area, but restrictions exist in the US [3] and, to some extent, in Germany. [4] On a Debian list, you are an office holder with expanded authorities. Would it not be better to act moderately compared to membership, on average? Kind regards, Felix Lechner [1] https://www.vox.com

Re: To all candidates: Debian and people with disabilities

2022-03-20 Thread Felix Lechner
calls for a technical solution. I pledge to work with you to improve the availability of accessibility tools in Debian. Thank you for bringing Debian to people in whose lives it can make a real difference! Kind regards, Felix Lechner P.S. Hi everyone, please join #meetfelix on OFTC. I hope to get to know you better!

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-20 Thread Felix Lechner
er. Please allow me to add that I admire your work as DPL. You have done a marvelous job for two years, and will also give the project your best in your third term. I hope you adopt some of my ideas when you are re-elected. Thank you! Kind regards, Felix Lechner [1] https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2022/03/msg00174.html

Re: Questions about Debian derivatives

2022-03-27 Thread Felix Lechner
or example, OpenWrt needs help with their archive. For unreleased builds, one has to reflash their base system when adding packages later. Maybe we can give them a snapshot.openwrt.org with old builds sorted by date. Thank you for a question with great peacemaking potential! Kind regards, Felix Lechner [1] Sorry, I can't find the reference right now.

Question to all candidates: Code of Conduct and Community Team - how do you feel about them?

2022-03-24 Thread felix . lechner
enforcement activity. If elected, I look forward to working with you, Andy, with the Debian Account Managers, and with the Community Team to resolve those issues together. I know you all love Debian, too. The message below may also help you and everyone else find more answers to the questions you

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-24 Thread Felix Lechner
parency platforms in both the 2020 election [4] and again in 2021. [5] For any of your follow-up comments not quoted above, I perceived your opinions to be final. Please allow me to let your voice stand on its own. Thank you for your constructive follow-up questions! Kind regards, Felix Lechner [1

Re: General Resolution: Change the resolution process: results

2022-01-31 Thread Felix Lechner
gher turnout reduces the sampling error: "The error (or disturbance) of an observed value is the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true value of a quantity of interest." [1] Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errors_and_residuals

Re: General Resolution: Change the resolution process: results

2022-01-31 Thread Felix Lechner
en argue that the mechanics of voting have no place in the constitution. It would be a more successful and more inspiring document if it were to capture our excitement of producing the best free operating system in the world. Kind regards Felix Lechner [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_out_the_vote

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-18 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi Steve, On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 10:19 AM Steve McIntyre wrote: > > Hmmm.. Do you not feel that project should stand with and support > contributors facing harassment because of their work in Debian? Are you asking for empathy or for financial assistance? Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-17 Thread Felix Lechner
l work. If elected, I will not hesitate to implement it. For future challenges, I'd have to see what they are. Thank you for your question! Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: how is Debian doing?

2022-03-17 Thread Felix Lechner
king such precious questions! Kind regards, Felix Lechner P.S. Everyone, please join #meetfelix on OFTC. I hope to get to know you better!

Re: Question to all candidates: registering Debian as an organization

2022-03-17 Thread Felix Lechner
leader. The committee will operate according to California's open meeting laws. [1] The position of Incorporation Manager is open. Interested parties shall please apply. The day we shake loose will be memorialized as our "Independence Day." Thank you for your question of broad public interest!

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-18 Thread Felix Lechner
the members. Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-18 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi Steve, On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 10:48 AM Steve McIntyre wrote: > > Which would you be prepared to provide as DPL? Whichever the members perceive as proper. Kind regards, Felix Lechner

Re: Question to all candidates: Ongoing/future legal projects

2022-03-18 Thread Felix Lechner
Hi Steve, On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 11:12 AM Steve McIntyre wrote: > > Which do *you* perceive as proper? > > Come on, please stop evading the question. Thank you for your persistence, but I already answered that question. [1] Kind regards, Felix Lechner [1] https://lists.debian.org

Re: Question to all candidates: what to do with the Debian money, shall we invest in hardware and cloud?

2024-04-10 Thread Felix Lechner
2021 20:52:40 +0200 MIME-Version: 1.0 User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Linux x86_64; rv:91.0) Gecko/20100101 Thunderbird/91.2.1 Subject: Re: Spending Debian money, Dev boards, laptops, upcoming Lenovo discounts and more... Content-Language: en-US To: Felix Lechner References: From: Jonathan Carter O