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Grex > Coop6 > #60: Make candidates opinions available via Lynx? | |
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scg
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response 25 of 38:
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Jan 3 20:33 UTC 1995 |
It would probably be useful to seek input from people who have the
expertise that we need at times, and Grex does that to a degree. What I
would never support is having non Grexers actually on the board making the
decisions rather than giving advice on them.
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rcurl
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response 26 of 38:
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Jan 3 23:22 UTC 1995 |
The common model in will-developed non-profits (to repeat) is that
the group that is involved in "making the decisions" is the staff
(officers, director, committees, etc), while the board serves to
search for and find the resources to support those decisions. However,
it is a hard road from how most non-profits start (like Grex did) to
that model. Actually, I might be considered a step in the direction
of a more diversified board, as I am not either a unix guru or a
hardware maven (though I am a Grex user). I think Grex would be well
served by having more business and legal expertise on the board, while
there is no current shortage of technical expertise.
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andyv
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response 27 of 38:
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Jan 5 04:23 UTC 1995 |
One problem that crops in is that lots of people don't seek outside advice
because they don't want the advice they might need which might go against
their own preconceived notions concerning the operation.
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lilmo
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response 28 of 38:
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Jan 25 23:16 UTC 1995 |
Wow... I just read through this entire item, and watching the evolution from
"item vs. hypertext" to "Community Leader Board, Grexer EC vs. Grexer Board/EC"
has been *very* interesting.
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steve
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response 29 of 38:
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Jan 26 00:32 UTC 1995 |
So what do you think of it all? Not just this item, but the way
things are dealt with (or not dealt with) in the coop conference?
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rcurl
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response 30 of 38:
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Jan 26 07:06 UTC 1995 |
Its slow, and often does not lead to any action even when the
consensus (of those responding) seems clear. This medium is fine for
discussion, but not as good for reaching decisions. However, it can
lead to the decision making process, if individuals formulate proposals
for votes. (I know, you didn't ask me.....but I think the question is
significant enough to invite responses from anyone.)
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lilmo
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response 31 of 38:
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Jan 26 21:29 UTC 1995 |
I find it amusing, but I thought there was supposed to be an FW wandering
around, keeping items "on topic" or something like that. *shrug* Perhaps I
misunderstood the FW's role...
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chelsea
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response 32 of 38:
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Jan 27 01:21 UTC 1995 |
Yep, you did misunderstand the Fairwitness role.
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rcurl
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response 33 of 38:
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Jan 27 07:23 UTC 1995 |
So --- are the candidates' opinions available via Lynx, yet?
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scg
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response 34 of 38:
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Jan 28 04:04 UTC 1995 |
I haven't heard anything about them being. I think what it's lacking is
probably somebody to spend the time compiling opinions and putting them in
HTML. With two days left in the election, it's probably not worth it at
this point.
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remmers
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response 35 of 38:
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Jan 28 11:56 UTC 1995 |
(There's a difference between talking about doing something and doing
it. The difference involves expensive commodities called "time" and
"work". That's why a lot of proposals never get past the talking
stage, even if there's a general consensus that they're a good idea.)
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lilmo
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response 36 of 38:
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Jan 28 19:09 UTC 1995 |
Fancy that... expending "time" and "work" to get something done. You just
might have something there, remmers !!! :-)
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rcurl
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response 37 of 38:
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Jan 28 22:29 UTC 1995 |
Novel idea, though. When I find some time, I'll try it.
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remmers
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response 38 of 38:
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Jan 29 17:32 UTC 1995 |
For your first project, I recommend writing something to make candidates
opinions available via Lynx.
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