I am going to try to put things into perspective.
I do like any of the two options.
I am not fan of the proposition. For all the reasons already mentionned.
I also think that if it were adopted, it would take several years before
getting implemented, and it would certainly be amended. I see a long
path ahead.
I am not fan of doing nothing either (not ratifying it), as I think it
would send the wrong signal (fully opposed; or not interested)
Being appreciative of the fact we have the right to vote (which not
everyone has...), I thus would rather support we ratify it.
What do others think ?
Flo
Le 26/06/2024 à 21:07, Samuel Klein a écrit :
Well, the two WMF Board liaisons to the committee have suggested that
the Board not ratify it. WMDE and Wikimedia CEE have said they would
vote for it. Others (like JMabel's thoughts I posted in the other
thread) have also shared their takes.
In general many concerns raised on this list a month ago have not been
addressed: the charter has inconsistencies and gaps, but makes it very
hard to amend itself. It mandates that the new Council do four
difficult things all at once, including developing a new movement-wide
strategy. It does not talk about how these tasks relate to existing
movement bodies (like chapters and Projects that maintain their own
priorities, 2030 goals, or annual plans). It has not addressed input
from unaffiliated editors, many of whom said the current framework
over privileges the views and needs of affiliates. So I understand
why the WMF liaisons keep expressing concern and suggested starting by
transitioning a few specific functions.
I also understand why those who have felt held back by stagnating
funding and inconsistent communications with the WMF might feel this
is their only chance to have more say over evolution of collective
priorities. And fear that if this vote doesn't pass right this
instant, there might not be another such opportunity.
I would like to hear what you & others think.
SJ
🌍🌏🌎🌑
On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 11:13 AM Stephane Coillet-Matillon
<steph...@kiwix.org> wrote:
It appears that the WMF Board has indicated that they would vote
against the Charter. WMDE published a call in support, and they
seem to be doing some lobbying (I got the
via an official mail from Wikimedia CH; not sure their board has
decided anything yet)
Talk:Movement Charter - Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Movement_Charter#Wikimedia_Deutschland%E2%80%99s_Appeal_to_the_WMF_Board_of_Trustees>
meta.wikimedia.org
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Movement_Charter#Wikimedia_Deutschland%E2%80%99s_Appeal_to_the_WMF_Board_of_Trustees>
community.ico
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Movement_Charter#Wikimedia_Deutschland%E2%80%99s_Appeal_to_the_WMF_Board_of_Trustees>
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Movement_Charter#Wikimedia_Deutschland%E2%80%99s_Appeal_to_the_WMF_Board_of_Trustees>
SCM
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