RFC: Adding some management structure, particularly for decisions about our donation account

[Herbert Thoma]

On 09.06.2011 23:24, Geert Janssens wrote:
<...>
>> Judging from the very little reaction on this message here, it seems that
>> almost nobody really cares about the existence of the donation money and/or
>> what is being done with it. In that case we have to continue to live with
>> the unclear decision process about the donation account.
<...>
> I may not have yelled loud enough, but I'm for a more formal decision
> structure ;)
>
> So far 3 people spoke in favor of it (Derek, Christian and me) and one stated
> no interest (John) via a private conversation.
>
> I count the silent voices to agree with whatever gets decided, otherwise they
> could have spoken up.
>
> Do you think 3 people is too few to get a decision structure set up ?
>
> Also, perhaps many people have no interest in helping to create a decision
> structure, but don't oppose to having one.

Well, I did respond to Christian's message to the German list, so we are 4 people.

I am a bit hesitant to play a larger role in a potential GnuCash organization because
as Christian stated in his draft charter "GnuCash is a Meritocracy". Although I have
some merits (I have been using GnuCash since 1999 (it was called X Accountant back then)
and my first patch was accepted more than 10 years ago.), I am not, and never was, a
"core developer". I just feel that those who contribute most should have the most
influence. That group of people would obviously include Christian and Derek.

That said, and given the not too large amount of donations up to now, it would be
OK for me if Christian and Derek just decide about the money and announce it on
the list. If they feel that we need a more formal structure, I would be happy to help,
but I won't be the chairman/president/leader.

Best,
  Herbert.
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Herbert Thoma
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