[OSGeo-Discuss] "Hostile Takeover" -- what do we mean by this?

[Jody Garnett]

Sara based on the discussion do you have a recommendation for rewording? As
a temporary measure I have added a link to the wikipedia page provided.

The other change made for 2017 was to clarify the diversity section (so it
was not just about diversity of programming language and interests) -
stronger language is needed here.

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Jody Garnett

On 28 August 2017 at 09:41, Sara Safavi <sara at sarasafavi.com> wrote:

> Hi discuss,
>
> In the notification emails from CRO to new charter member nominees, the
> following is included (emphasis mine):
>
> *"(Charter Members) have the following responsibilities: (1) annually vote
> for OSGeo Board Members; (2) annually vote for new OSGeo Charter Members
> and (3) be aware of and protect against a hostile takeover of OSGeo."*
>
> I have had more than one nominee of mine contact me asking what exactly
> this means. I agree with their concerns: this is strange language to use,
> is not reflected in our bylaws, and frankly does not fit the image I
> presented when I first contacted them asking if they would accept a
> nomination.
>
> It may be a language barrier or simply a misunderstanding, but can we
> clarify what is meant by using this kind of verbiage, and consider a
> re-wording?
>
> Thanks,
> Sara
>
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