Re: PROPOSAL: Communication to solve the dispute.
>>>>> "Eduard" == Eduard Bloch <edi@gmx.de> writes:
Eduard> #include <hallo.h> * Andrew Suffield [Wed, Jul 28 2004,
Eduard> 07:16:04PM]:
>> You cannot write a GR to order somebody to do something. That's
>> fundamental to the project structure, and written into the
>> constitution. Get used to the idea, and stop proposing GRs that
>> don't do anything.
Eduard> You can propose what you want. If people in position do
Eduard> not give a f..k about your concern, fire them. We are a
Eduard> community and not their slaves.
I'd like to see if I can restrate this in a possibly less
confrontational manner. The project can pass a resolution that by its
wording directs developers to take some action. I think that many of
us recognize the value of governance. We recognize that some times
we'll have to give in to the wishes of the community as a whole. For
those of us who do recognize this, a directive in the form of an
approved GR would carry significant weight. Certainly if faced with
such a GR, I'd either go along with the GR, arrange things so that
someone willing to implement the GR could do so, resign from some
position within the project or resign completely from the project.
Even if a developer is unwilling to take one of these steps, I expect
the project leadership including the DPL and the TC would respect the
will of the project and take appropriate steps to make sure a GR is
eventually implemented. The current DPL seems likely to try and
accomplish such goals while avoiding driving people away from the
project even if doing so involves significant delay. Honestly that
seems reasonable.
In summary, we can pass a resolution that appears to direct a member
of the project to take some action. Because of our constitution, no
one is actually forced to act. However, like any community we can
work with our members and if it ultimately proves necessary bring
appropriate pressure on our members in order to accomplish necessary
tasks.
Nothing in this message should be taken to apply that I believe the
current situation justifies a resolution that directs members of the
project to take action. I'm still unconvinced that a vote is the
right solution to this problem.
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