Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Rewording the diversity argument

2017-10-13 Thread Andy Anderson
+1 And actively seeking out and inviting the under-represented to participate. — Andy > On Oct 13, 2017, at 3:23 AM, María Arias de Reyna > wrote: > > > Also, I think that being just welcoming and open on a pasive way is not > enough, which is how OSGeo has behave until now (or at least fro

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Rewording the diversity argument

2017-10-13 Thread Andy Anderson
+1 On Oct 13, 2017, at 3:01 AM, Marc Vloemans mailto:marcvloema...@gmail.com>> wrote: Dear all, Please notice that the concept of diversity is not about equal numbers/quota's. That has and will backfire as it misses the point and easily degrades individual achievements. It is essentially abo

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Rewording the diversity argument

2017-10-13 Thread Marc VLOEMANS
I Totally agree with your emphasis on 'active'. That makes it operational. Code of conducts, bylaws and other formally stated policies can provide a necessary framework, but it will be people/us/individuals who will have to lead by example and by engaging and by upholding the values. It is about a

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Rewording the diversity argument

2017-10-13 Thread María Arias de Reyna
On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 9:01 AM, Marc Vloemans wrote: > Dear all, > > Please notice that the concept of diversity is not about equal > numbers/quota's. That has and will backfire as it misses the point and > easily degrades individual achievements. > > It is essentially about 'inclusiveness'! > >

[OSGeo-Discuss] Rewording the diversity argument

2017-10-13 Thread Marc Vloemans
Dear all, Please notice that the concept of diversity is not about equal numbers/quota's. That has and will backfire as it misses the point and easily degrades individual achievements. It is essentially about 'inclusiveness'! I am trying to be sensitive to the European way of approaching the