[Board] [OSGeo-Conf] Using the FOSS4G brand

[Jachym Cepicky]

Hi all,

I'm aware (from previous discussions) of Venka's point. I was also not
asking for permission of usage the "FOSS4G" name for the European
conference, but for OSGeo stamp on it.

But I also have no interest in conquer Europe, without having support
from both - global and local communities. And that is, what was the
original e-mail about.

Jachym

Dne 20.11.2013 19:06, Frank Warmerdam napsal(a):
> Folks,
> 
> I concur with Venkatesh - we don't own FOSS4G and should not imagine we can
> control it like a trademark.  If <random-evil-company> wants to hold a
> conference about <random-proprietary-technology> and call it FOSS4G we
> can't really stop that.  All we can do is provide some influence if they
> would like to associate it with OSGeo.
> 
> Lets not overreach ourselves.
> 
> On the other hand, there may be things we can do to better support these
> conferences, and improve coordination. I'm all for that.  Lets just be very
> cautious about imagining there is control.
> 
> Best regards,
> Frank
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Venkatesh Raghavan
> <venka.osgeo at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> Dear All,
>>
>> I think this discussion has been done before
>> in discuss [1] and board lists.
>> History of FOSS4G is documented at [2] and [3]
>>
>> FOSS4G refers a philosophy/concept/technology and
>> cannot be branded. Since it existed before the
>> formation of OSGeo foundation, OSGeo foundation
>> cannot/need not claim ownership to FOSS4G.
>>
>> Hoping see more FOSS4G in the bazaar.
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Venka
>>
>> [1]http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2011-November/009759.html
>> [2]http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G
>> [3]http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2011-November/009762.html
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2013/11/20 18:47, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:
>>
> Folks,
> there has been some confusion around the brand FOSS4G, how to organize
> local conferences in general, how to link back to OSGeo and so on.
> 
> As a result of these ongoings I suggest that OSGeo take more ownership
> of the brand FOSS4G. The main reason is to avoid confusion, improve
> transparency and make sure that the name FOSS4G continues to stand for
> quality events.
> 
> Therefore I suggest that anybody who wants to use the name FOSS4G has to
> first ask/announce this on this mailing list *before* making it a public
> event, sign any contracts, etc.
> 
> What is "ask/announce"? Not sure, we may need to better define. From a
> do-ocratic [1] point of view anybody should be allowed to go ahead. At
> the same time we should strive to avoid conflicts with other events
> close by, go easy on volunteer resources, etc. Maybe we can implement a
> very simple rule: If nobody complains / raises issues within two weeks
> of announcing on the Conference-dev list the organizer can go ahead.
> 
> Later we may also want to make sure (make it a rule) that a trusted
> OSGeo person is part of the LOC.
> 
> What is a "trusted OSGeo person"? Anybody with an official role, be it
> board, committee, or chair. If necessary we have to clarify. Again, I'd
> like to keep it simple...
> 
> Once we have talked about this here and if we agree I would like to make
> this a motion to be approved by the Board at one of their next meetings.
> 
> A general question is whether the conference committee is prepared to
> take on this additional job at all. It appears to be the best place but
> if you think this belongs elsewhere please advise.
> 
> Best regards,
> Arnulf
> 
> [1] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Do-ocracy
> 
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