On 19/03/21 3:08 pm, Raphael Hertzog wrote: > Hello, > > as a followup to my former question that dressed a negative picture > of the DPL role in the last years, I'd like to make a proposal and > see what you all think of it. > > There are quite a few software projects that have hired staff to help > smooth the internal working of organizations, I know at least of Django > with its fellowship program: > https://www.djangoproject.com/fundraising/#fellowship-program > > The current resources of Debian means that we can confidently hire at least > one or two fellows that would work under the direction of the DPL > and not be in troubles for many years. > > IMO this would go a long way to fix the current problems of the DPL role: > > * it means that the DPL can organize the administrative work so that > it ends up on the shoulders of paid staff, and the DPL can take a more > active role in leading > > * it means that the DPL can direct workforce in areas where they believe > work is needed (like good documentation for beginners, like coordinating > with a contractor to have a good introductory video or better looking > website, like finding useful projects to submit for funding to Freexian > ;-)) > > * and due to the former point, I expect we would have more candidates in > the future > > I'm sure there are also downsides to hiring staff, but at some point, > if we want to make the DPL job enjoyable and interesting for most of us, > we need to do something about it. > > To the DPL candidates, if you are elected, will you consider this idea? I do not think this is a good idea. This again brings back to the rehashed argument whether Debian should pay some people and let others work as volunteers. Paying even a couple of people will discourage others. The complete volunteer nature of Debian is one of the important and attractive point that makes Debian different from other distros. I have a different suggestion. We can create a couple of delegated administrative roles who can help DPL function smoothly. (I think something similar was experimented with delegating a 2nd In-Command. I have just heard about it, do not know the history of how that worked out, was it successful etc.). If I am elected, I will definitely consider delegating a couple of people to assist me. > To the other DD, would you second a GR to allow the DPL to hire one > or two persons to help him lead the project? What kind of safeguards would > be needed? > > Cheesr,
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