Community Team (Re: Questions for all candidates)
Dear Jonathan,
Am Mon, Mar 17, 2025 at 03:01:38PM +0200 schrieb Jonathan Carter:
> Firstly, thanks for stepping up for running for DPL.
Says someone who's been serving for four terms in a row. ;-)
(And I'd like to take this chance to thank you for that as well.)
Thank you for your many questions. I believe they can be better
addressed in separate threads, so I’ve split my responses accordingly by
adding the topic to the subject line.
I hope this works for you.
> 1. Community Team
>
> How do you feel about the Community Team?
We have agreed on a Code of Conduct, which, in my opinion, is essential
for large communities. It defines rules, and whenever rules exist,
someone must ensure they are upheld. This is similar to referees in a
soccer game. Like referees, our Community Team members are human and
therefore not perfect. However, I am absolutely convinced that things
will not work unless players are reminded of the rules.
>From my past experience as a DD and DPL, I consider the Community Team
to be a highly valuable part of Debian. As our community grows, it
becomes essential to ensure that members remain aligned with our shared
values, and the Community Team plays a crucial role in this. I highly
appreciate their work and dedication. If I knew of a better solution, I
would certainly share it, but for now, I believe the Community Team's
approach is vital for our continued success.
> Is there something you would change?
>
> Do you have any ideas in how to support them so that they can help our
> community better?
I'd like to address both questions together, as I see them as closely
related. As with any volunteer, community members in Debian often face
real-life constraints that can interfere with their volunteer work.
Additionally, many of them may encounter challenges they didn't expect
when they first joined Debian. This can lead to burnout, especially for
those in the Community Team, who are giving their time selflessly.
We must not take our volunteers for granted. They might face challenges
that can lead to burnout. It is essential that we offer them the support
and appreciation they need to continue their valuable work for our
project without sacrificing their well-being.
As I mentioned in my email about Debian funds[1], I'm deeply convinced
that we should reach out to non-IT professionals who might bring their
specific skills to Debian in ways that we might not have considered. In
the specific case of the Community Team, this could help provide a
fresh, IT-neutral perspective. So, if you ask me what I would like to
change: consider involving non-uploading DDs with specific roles in the
Community Team, to help address the challenges I mentioned above.
> I hope you have fun during the campaign period!
Looks like fun thanks to your questions. ;-)
Kind regards
Andreas.
[1] https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2025/03/msg00042.html
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