[OSGeo-Discuss] code of conduct: another real case

[Peter Baumann]

Hello community,

here is another real case that I would like to raise.

rasdaman [0] is listed on OpenHub [1], like many of us, with owner rasdaman GmbH
set originally. By coincidence I found that OSGeo has claimed rasdaman at some
time in the past.

To my total surprise, as rasdaman is in incubation since about 5 years now [2],
and since quite some time OSGeo refuses graduation requiring this and that extra
documentation.

I find this undercover misappropriation a gross violation of professional ethics
and request to immediately "give back" the project as a remedial action. I could
do it myself, but recently OpenHub requires a phone number to be entered to
which, as blog comments show, spam will get sent. IMO it is on OSGeo to bring
this sacrifice.

Actually, I know who has "stolen ownership", but will not disclose identity
publicly following suggested practice.

Rather, I am seeking contact to and investigation by the CoC Committee (or
whoever is in charge).

Thanks,
Peter

[0] http://www.rasdaman.org
[1] https://www.openhub.net/p/rasdaman
[2] http://rasdaman.org/wiki/OSGeo

PS: On the side, this IMHO justifies an amendment of the CoC rules to prevent
such a case in future.

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Dr. Peter Baumann
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