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> At first I thought two classes of members was not necessary, nor did it |
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> make sense. I still feel that way in the current sense of the two classes |
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> as the bylaws read now. However further thought on how we can open up our |
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> membership base, and also how we might bring additional funds to Gentoo. |
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> I am thinking we go with two classes of members, individual and business |
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> class. |
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> Where individuals are free to join the foundation. Completing some basic |
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> application/form, and agreeing to things like the GSC, or etc. Some basic |
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> common requirement for screening purposes, within reason. The same process |
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> would apply for businesses as well. But depending on the size of the |
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> organization. We would have a tiered fee structure which they are required |
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> to pay before joining foundation. |
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> Finally any business would appoint a representative. Which that person |
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> would not qualify to be an individual foundation member. Since they would |
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> essentially have access to two votes. |
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> I believe this might be kinda controversial, maybe not. This really |
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> doesn't do anything for businesses. 1 vote as a member on the foundation |
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> doesn't really do anything. But at least gives them a voice. Plus helps |
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> bring some $ to the foundation, and opens up membership base. |
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> Just some thoughts, totally open for all input, and discussions on this |
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> topic. |
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How would Gentoo benefit from having non-developers (individuals as you put |
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it) and businesses (you don't mention sponsors so I presume any business, |
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say Intel) be allowed to become part of the foundation and have a vote? |
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Also you mention Gentoo making money off this arrangement, can you please |
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elaborate how the money comes into play? Where does it come from, how do we |
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determine how much, and what do we do with it, etc? |
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Kind regards, |
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Christina Fullam |
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Gentoo Developer Relations Lead | Gentoo Public Relations |
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