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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I sent the following similar idea a few days ago, but due to mail/filter probs it might not have made it out:<BR>
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> As a representative of a closed shop, I too have deep-seated psychological fears<BR>
> about discussing issues that touch on in-house corporate plans. *HYPOTHETICAL*<BR>
> example: if LizardTech were to open source the MrSID decoder, we might want to<BR>
> work with OSGeo to prepare a press-release for an announcement at some tradeshow.<BR>
> Obviously our Marketing team wouldn't want that info leaked before the show, and<BR>
> for a number of reasons I don't think OSGeo should (in general) get into the<BR>
> business of signing NDAs...<BR>
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> I suggest we have two dev mailing lists: "dev", and "dev-closed". Much like the<BR>
> board has a private list for a small set of issues, e.g. personnel, we would use<BR>
> the "closed" list only when dealing with "sensitive" issues.<BR>
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-mpg<BR>
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This does make a lot of sense. One thought is to have a<BR>
discuss@visibility.osgeo.org list, where most of the general ideas take<BR>
place, and where anyone can contribute to how to promote osgeo. The dev<BR>
list can be where specifics on setting up exhibitions, the type of<BR>
details that not everyone really wants to see. That could be a private<BR>
list, where private strategy can also be discussed. Another option<BR>
could be to have a PSC private list, where big players can discuss their<BR>
strategy with those who are in charge of the committee. I think the<BR>
best approach for all of this is tiers, where as much as possible takes<BR>
place in the open, but has the option for privacy when those who need it<BR>
desire it.<BR>
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best regards,<BR>
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Chris<BR>
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Chris Holmes<BR>
The Open Planning Project<BR>
thoughts at: <A HREF="http://cholmes.wordpress.com">http://cholmes.wordpress.com</A><BR>
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