Please don't send me personal copies of messages that are also going to the mailing list, as I haven't asked for that. Wouter Verhelst <wouter@debian.org> writes: > On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 08:05:24AM +1100, Ben Finney wrote: > > * What *specific* actions, requiring DPL powers, will you do as DPL? > > For each of those specific actions, why do you think they need DPL > > powers? Point taken about “powers”. You acknowledge that the DPL has authority to do some things that ordinary members can't do, so please read “authority” in its place. > This question is based on a number of incorrect assumptions. > > First, it assumes I have a very specific plan laid out for the next > year, with what I will do on each day (or, well at least "each > month"). Not at all. The question isn't asking when you'll do these things; it's not a question of schedules or timetables. The question is getting to the reason why you think people should want you as DPL: what, specifically, do you intend to do with that authority, and why do you think you need that authority to do those specific actions? > I have an idea of what to do, but some of the details will have to be > mapped out as I go along. In a sense, this *is* a new project. Of course, that's not a problem. But it shouldn't prevent you from addressing the question as asked. > I know that there are a number of things that I want to do differently > from how Stefano's been doing them. I want to have a different focus. > As DPL, I want to try and motivate people to work on Debian. Please tell us what *specific* things you want to do differently, and why those specific actions need DPL authority. > As such, if I evaded the question, that's mainly because I think there > *isn't* a good answer to that question. That should concern potential voters. If a candidate can't be specific about what they intend to do as DPL, nor why those specific actions need DPL authority, I think voters would be well advised to avoid voting for that candidate. I hope you agree, and can give some more specific answer to address the question. Thanks! -- \ “The difference between religions and cults is determined by | `\ how much real estate is owned.” —Frank Zappa | _o__) | Ben Finney
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