[OpenID] We Need a Site Editorial Committee (Was: Changes to the OpenID Foundation member page login)

[David Recordon]

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On Dec 5, 2008, at 1:01 PM, Chris Messina wrote:

> Y'know, all we need is a public list of the people who are  
> responsible for the content of the website who have some authority  
> to make changes and to oversee them when they happen.
>
> I appreciate process and discipline but I prefer prudent action and  
> delegating responsibility. If we can get some transparency here so  
> we know when changes are made and can review them, I'd prefer to  
> keep overhead and process as minimal as possible.
>
> If we had *too* much content or too many folks eager to contribute,  
> I'd think a voting committee might be necessary; as that's not the  
> case, I think we can simply improve the situation with a few tweaks  
> and some documentation on the [new] wiki.
>
> Chris
>
> On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 12:15 PM, Johannes Ernst <jernst+openid.net at netmesh.us 
> > wrote:
> As a matter of personal preference, I don't like to do lame duck votes
> unless there's something really urgent that needs to happen.
>
> Anybody feel the issue on the table is urgent? If so, we should do
> what David suggests.
>
>
>
> On Dec 5, 2008, at 11:54, David Recordon wrote:
>
> > Agreed. :)  Why don't we go and do this now?  I'll work with you on
> > a motion and we could try to get it passed via email.
> >
> > On Dec 5, 2008, at 11:47 AM, Johannes Ernst wrote:
> >
> >> To clarify, I'm not criticizing any individual. (I am very
> >> appreciative of the lots of efforts that have gone into the site by
> >> the various volunteers.)
> >>
> >> I am criticizing a lack of process and discipline. Which means we
> >> need to change it, and all I want to say is:
> >> - I think we need an accountable editorial committee to own that
> >> process
> >> - If back on the board, I'll vote for it. I believe such a
> >> committee needs to be chartered by the new board to be able to do
> >> its job.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Johannes Ernst
> >> NetMesh Inc.
> >>
> >> <lid.gif> <openid.gif> http://netmesh.info/jernst
> >>
> >>
> >>
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