Re: Debian contributor Register of Interests
Jonathan Dowland <jmtd@debian.org> wrote:
> However in the interests of transparency I feel that a voluntary,
> opt-in "Register of Interests" is a good idea for the project. I feel
> that such a list (populated) would demonstrate the transparency and
> openness that are part of our project's values.
I think this is a good idea.
>> This is a voluntary, opt-in register of Debian contributor's "Interests"
>> (such as: employer).
It would be a good idea to make an annex, giving a list of kinds of
"interest" that do not need to be mentioned; and ones that should be
mentioned.
Things that are _not_ interests worthy of disclosure:
* Holding positions of responsibility within the Debian project,
or a Debian Trusted Organisation
* Involvement with political parties (even ones focusing on
technology or information rights)
* Using Debian or one of its derivatives, on one's personal
systems
* Holding positions of responsibility in Free Software projects,
other than positions of financial responsibility for projects with
assets or annual income of more than Eur1,000.
* Mere membership of charities, pressure groups, industry
associations, etc.
Things that _are_ interests worthy of disclosure:
* Being paid to work on Debian
* Being paid to work on hardware that Debian runs on or might run on
* Being in a position of influence or authority regarding technology
purchasing decisions. Exceptions: your own personal purchasing
and that of your household and your friends; Debian and Debian's
TOs.; spends of less than Eur1,000 per year.
* Holding a formal position of influence or authority in charities,
pressure groups or industry associations which relate to software
or computing hardware, information rights, or state-granted
information monopolies ("intellectual property").
I would like to settle the boundaries before we start populating the
list.
>> || '''User''' || '''Interest''' || '''From''' || '''Until''' ||
>> || JonDowland || Red Hat || 2015 || - ||
The list should have a date at which the user's entry was last
updated and signed off by them as complete.
Ian.
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