Re: [gentoo-project] Representation of Gentoo on third-party platforms

[William L. Thomson Jr.]

On Saturday, November 12, 2016 8:24:12 PM EST Rich Freeman wrote:
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> In either case the person affected can appeal to Council which makes
> the final decision.

If a problem went from Team Lead, or Leads, to a vote from the entire council. 
An appeal should not be necessary. There should not be an appeal process or 
need. Such things should not occur and everyone should be doing everything 
possible to prevent it. Thus again nothing to appeal.
 
> I don't really see the need to make the appeal automatic, which is
> basically what you're advocating.  If the person affected accepts the
> decision, then it can stand.  If they don't think the decision is
> right, they can appeal.

I do not see your obsession with this appeal. Do you really want to waste more 
of the councils time? I am not even  council member or developer, but will not 
bring stupid matters to the council to waste others time. Clearly you have a 
different level of respect for others time on a TECHNICAL project not social.

> The purpose of the Council is to deal with conflicts between
> teams/etc.  At the moment that the QA/Comrel teams make a decision
> there is no actual conflict. The conflict exists when the person
> affected by the decision announces their disagreement and desire to
> appeal.

Given your blatant view of the status quo and your comments is a very large 
part why I feel any appeal is futile. I seriously hope there is different 
leadership on the Council. One that is more open minded to changing the status 
quo. Which clearly you are seeking to preserve and further restrict so the 
state quo remains.

Rich nothing personal, but I vehemently disagree with how you view most 
things. Your helping to take Gentoo in a very bad direction. Albeit with good 
intentions. Given your public view, appeal to you is pointless.

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William L. Thomson Jr.