Re: Making sure that policy amendments don't die
On Sun, 30 May 1999 at 13:25, Joey Hess wrote about "Re: Making sure that...":
> > Another important question: what about those who object to the proposal?
> > Should they be formally recorded? And what happens with that? Should we
> > require X number more seconders than objectors? (X should be the number
> > above..and again, if it's 5-4 that something should pass as a change in
> > policy, is that enough?)
>
> You're missing part of the point of Manoj's process. It's designed to be
> very lightweight, low on formal stuff. If people object we obviously lack a
> consensus, so the proposal doesn't get in.
Well, I definitely think we should start with something lightweight -- but
the whole process of accepting proposals/amendments should eventually
become formalized, with specific rules on how it's done -- IMHO.
Starting with what Manoj has proposed is great -- we can build from there.
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