Re: [tdf-discuss] [SC] How to define "Membership" within TDF?

On Wed, 2010-10-20 at 10:33 +0200, Andre Schnabel wrote:
> Hi Gainluca,
>
>
> > Well, we're now talking about *meaningful* contribution and 
> > evaluation... ;-)
> >
> > That's an important step ahead.
> >
> > On the wiki a read: "all these contributions need to be non-trivial and 
> > last for a certain time frame".
> >
> > Then, there's a desperate need for a clear definition about what is 
> > *enough* to join TDF: 10 lines of code? A logo? 1000 work hours?
> >
> > A too low entry level increases the risks of hijacking, a too high entry 
> > level hinder the growing of the Foundation.
> >
> > In a two level acceptation process (contribution + evaluation of 
> > contribution by current members) it's fundamental, IMO, to set a level 
> > of contribution for membership that can be considered *consistent* in 
> > time and/or work and is *certain*.
>
>
> Ok, so may we agree to the general idea to this process (contribute -> 
> apply for membership -> contributions gets evaluated -> membership gets
> approved or denied) but need to find a good definition what amount / time
> of contributions qualify for acceptance?

>
Hello André,

I like the above paragraph also - as for strict or general requirements,
I would tend to favor general, it is IMO the only workable way to get
quality of contribution into the mix.

One question:

Beyond voting for the 'legal entity' board of directors, what other, if
any, types of issues do you see the general membership voting on?

I ask that to get a feel for the size of the group expected...more on
that as a follow up I think.

Thanks

Drew


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