Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Mateusz Loskot wrote: ... The OSGeo Community is pretty open and there is no formal membership - everybody invloved in FOSS4G initiavites is allowed to call herself an OSGeo member. So, in the OSGeo Planet idea, everybody involved in FOSS4G is welcome to add her blog to the Planet, without any artificial requirements (post about FOSS4G or do not post at all). However, I'd limit the OSGeo Planet to people who are involved in OSGeo activities in some way (users, speakers, developers, translators, any other contributors). Just to keep some orientation to the OSGeo world. what about just Charter Members? will it be just boaring because of we the Charter Members? Lorenzo ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Lorenzo Becchi wrote: Mateusz Loskot wrote: ... The OSGeo Community is pretty open and there is no formal membership - everybody invloved in FOSS4G initiavites is allowed to call herself an OSGeo member. So, in the OSGeo Planet idea, everybody involved in FOSS4G is welcome to add her blog to the Planet, without any artificial requirements (post about FOSS4G or do not post at all). However, I'd limit the OSGeo Planet to people who are involved in OSGeo activities in some way (users, speakers, developers, translators, any other contributors). Just to keep some orientation to the OSGeo world. what about just Charter Members? will it be just boaring because of we the Charter Members? Personally, I'm not sure about that, but I'd prefer to leave that decision to the Community. Perhaps we could mark out who on the planet is a Charter Member. Cheers -- Mateusz Loskot http://mateusz.loskot.net ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Fee, James wrote: I've tried to push folks blogging to step out behind their handles and put their names out there. I think an OSGeo Planet that were to mimic the Planet Gnome would be a super idea. I'm glad to hear that. I've not pushed the issue as I've tried to be as open as possible with Planet Geospatial, Yup, this is perfectly understood. The Planet Geospatial (actually, You do) does the great job. but if I were to create a more specific planet, I would require real name and possibly even photos. Yes, would be great, so I'm silently dreaming about planet with some/more personality. I think that adds so much credibility to the community than all the handles that folks seem to use. This is one of the major goals. Setting up a planet is very easy (Use Venus, not Planet) but feel free to consider me a resource as to what I've learned and struggled on over the years with Planet Geospatial. I will. Thank you very much James. I spend almost no time managing it beyond cleaning out old feeds (probably not an issue with Planet OSGeo) and adding new feeds (hopefully there a lot of folks wanting to blog about OSGeo). Good to hear :-) I've also supposed there is not much to maintain. Cheers -- Mateusz Loskot http://mateusz.loskot.net ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Perhaps we could mark out who on the planet is a Charter Member. Charter members aren't special in any way with respect to blogging, so I don't think it is a useful distinction to make. -mpg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mateusz Loskot Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:46 AM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo Lorenzo Becchi wrote: Mateusz Loskot wrote: ... The OSGeo Community is pretty open and there is no formal membership - everybody invloved in FOSS4G initiavites is allowed to call herself an OSGeo member. So, in the OSGeo Planet idea, everybody involved in FOSS4G is welcome to add her blog to the Planet, without any artificial requirements (post about FOSS4G or do not post at all). However, I'd limit the OSGeo Planet to people who are involved in OSGeo activities in some way (users, speakers, developers, translators, any other contributors). Just to keep some orientation to the OSGeo world. what about just Charter Members? will it be just boaring because of we the Charter Members? Personally, I'm not sure about that, but I'd prefer to leave that decision to the Community. Perhaps we could mark out who on the planet is a Charter Member. Cheers -- Mateusz Loskot http://mateusz.loskot.net ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Lorenzo, I think this would be counter to the accepted definition of membership levels. From http://www.osgeo.org/Membership *We emphasize that the only real difference between a Member and a Charter Member is the right and responsibility to vote at the Foundation level. It is not our intent to make the Charter Members out to be some privileged class. Furthermore, the only real difference between a Member and a Participant is the self-registration on the Foundation's website. All mailing lists, projects, committees, and other Foundation activities are uniformly open and available to all friends of the Foundation.* On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 4:20 AM, Lorenzo Becchi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mateusz Loskot wrote: ... The OSGeo Community is pretty open and there is no formal membership - everybody invloved in FOSS4G initiavites is allowed to call herself an OSGeo member. So, in the OSGeo Planet idea, everybody involved in FOSS4G is welcome to add her blog to the Planet, without any artificial requirements (post about FOSS4G or do not post at all). However, I'd limit the OSGeo Planet to people who are involved in OSGeo activities in some way (users, speakers, developers, translators, any other contributors). Just to keep some orientation to the OSGeo world. what about just Charter Members? will it be just boaring because of we the Charter Members? Lorenzo ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- David William Bitner ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Lorenzo, I think this would be counter to the accepted definition of membership levels. From http://www.osgeo.org/Membership *We emphasize that the only real difference between a Member and a Charter Member is the right and responsibility to vote at the Foundation level. It is not our intent to make the Charter Members out to be some privileged class. Furthermore, the only real difference between a Member and a Participant is the self-registration on the Foundation's website. All mailing lists, projects, committees, and other Foundation activities are uniformly open and available to all friends of the Foundation.* On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 4:20 AM, Lorenzo Becchi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mateusz Loskot wrote: ... The OSGeo Community is pretty open and there is no formal membership - everybody invloved in FOSS4G initiavites is allowed to call herself an OSGeo member. So, in the OSGeo Planet idea, everybody involved in FOSS4G is welcome to add her blog to the Planet, without any artificial requirements (post about FOSS4G or do not post at all). However, I'd limit the OSGeo Planet to people who are involved in OSGeo activities in some way (users, speakers, developers, translators, any other contributors). Just to keep some orientation to the OSGeo world. what about just Charter Members? will it be just boaring because of we the Charter Members? Lorenzo ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- David William Bitner ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Michael P. Gerlek wrote: Perhaps we could mark out who on the planet is a Charter Member. Charter members aren't special in any way with respect to blogging, so I don't think it is a useful distinction to make. I support this opinion. Cheers -- Mateusz Loskot http://mateusz.loskot.net ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Good to hear :-) I've also supposed there is not much to maintain. Cheers -- Mateusz Loskot I have not touched the daily operation of the python script since I installed the new version about a year ago. I only add and delete feeds as needed. Surprisingly very little overhead. -- James Fee TEC Inc ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
On Thu, 2008-02-14 at 22:58 +0100, Lorenzo Becchi wrote: Michael P. Gerlek wrote: Perhaps we could mark out who on the planet is a Charter Member. Charter members aren't special in any way with respect to blogging, so I don't think it is a useful distinction to make. no problem to me, I don't have a personal blog ;-) I was targeting Chater Members not for their special status but for the reason they have been elected. Reading a little further what David suggests in Membership page[1]: Nominees for Charter Member status should meet the following criteria: - The person should have already made a contribution to open source geospatial software. - The person should be willing to put in time and effort on Foundation activities (e.g. perhaps joining committee(s), or volunteering in some other way that gets the foundation going). - Members should believe in the general goals of the Foundation. To support and promote the use of open source geospatial software in a collaborative manner. - Members selected should provide a diversity of geographic representation in the Foundation. - Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of projects. For instance, we have a strong desire to see the java tribe well represented in the Foundation. We don't want the membership dominated by folks from just one project. - Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of interests (eg. corporate, hobbyist, educational, scientific). - Members should be prepared to works constructively and positively towards the goals of the Foundation. Good teamwork skills are an asset. I think this criteria are what I would like to see represented in the blog of this community That's certainly a good criteria for selection in a blog planet, but I'm willing to bet there are more non charter members who meet those criteria than charter members. Inclusion in a planet should be on a much less formal basis imho. Tim Bowden my 2 cents Lorenzo [1] http://www.osgeo.org/membership ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Planet OSGeo
Folks, I'd like to thank all for the great feedback. I collected all ideas we've discussed and put on the Wiki: http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/PlanetOSGeo I've also submitted this idea to our Website Committee for comments: http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo/ticket/206 Best regards -- Mateusz Loskot http://mateusz.loskot.net ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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