[leglug-users] Recent LLUG elections & future actions

[Abdallah]

Umm, so we can get some food on the meetings? (like the video) I think
that's a great idea (

On 3/23/07, Wissam Youssef <kodder at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> hi everyone
> I think if you follow this link
> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4216011961522818645&q=poisonous
> you would see some nice examples on how to run a community, its a long
> download but I think
> its worth it.
>                                                       Wissam
>
> On 3/22/07, Alaa Salman <rimasalm at inco.com.lb > wrote:
> >
> > The following is my position regarding this matter. Although i did
> > mention some of it during the meeting, here it is again for archiving.
> >
> >
> > We are a Linux/Free/Open Source community. The strength and thus
> > validity of any such group comes from its members. Its members that are
> > willing to dedicate the time and effort to further spread and strengthen
> > this idea.
> >
> > It really has nothing to do with Linux specifically. Linux,the kernel,
> > was just the fastest growing medium for this idea and the most visible.
> > The GNU system was the incubator that started all of this and made it
> > possible. The FSF was the organization behind it. They were the active
> > ingredient that made this possible.
> >
> > Just as the concept of free software is not dependent on Linux, this
> > community is not dependent on a specific list.
> >
> > The whole "breakup" happened because we started to forget that. My whole
> > point is that we don't need a list, we don't need a leader or a dictator
> >
> > or even a trio...
> >
> > To summarize:
> > -All decisions should be made by a simple vote during the meetings, the
> > way that they are now.
> >
> > -The catalyst will be specific members or specific events. No need for
> > any one person to stir things around. The term could be "passive
> > activity"
> >
> > -If it is at all possible, i suggest a join of resources in the sense of
> > one website and one list just to make things simpler for outside people.
> >
> >
> > -The possible content of the website was also discussed earlier and we
> > all seem to share one view.
> >
> > -I also propose a code of conduct or some general bylaws for proper
> > behavior(i think we already have that, but we need to re-affirm its use)
> >
> >
> >
> > I have avoided negative feedback for the sake of avoiding silly
> > confrontations. I urge all to do the same.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Alaa Salman
> > P.S. I do see one problem that exists in several communities. People who
> >
> >   cannot express themselves correctly using English. And thus may come
> > out as being rude. Please let yourselves be known for the benefit of
> > all. Or just ask for help or annotate your email or something.
> >
> >
> > Hisham Mardam Bey wrote:
> > > Hello folks,
> > >
> > > Following the results of the recent LLUG "elections", I think most of
> > > you know that I have attained a position in the so called "trio"
> > > (although I did not get a nomination notification, my name was just
> > > magically placed there). At any rate, since we now have a say in how
> > > things can happen, I was wondering what the rest of you thought and
> > > felt about this topic.
> > >
> > > Since this has always been a place where we discuss things in this
> > > group as opposed to just doing things unilaterally, I wanted your
> > > opinion(s). Please try to give detailed answers as to what you think
> > > about:
> > >
> > > 1) The possibility of a merge.
> > > 2) The linux.com.lb domain name (what it should act as? should it be a
> > > LUG's website, or should it merely inform people about what active
> > > groups use Linux and open source software in Lebanon)
> > > 3) If your answer to (1) is "no", then would you like to have some
> > > sort of cooperation where both LUGs share resources or cooperate?
> > > (linux.com.lb included)
> > >
> > > I have been receiving mixed thoughts and emotions from several
> > > members, be it online, or offline (during the last meeting). Lets
> > > discuss this and decide how we want to approach and handle it.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > hisham.
> > >
> >
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Abdallah Deeb
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