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

[Sara Safavi]

Coming back to this discussion; thank you all who chimed in with more
information.

With the words of wisdom from Frank, Jody, and others -- is it fair to say
that Charter Members have the responsibility of voting, as well as
"preserving the integrity of the OSGeo Foundation"? That seems a less,
well, hostile, way to express the main idea that seems to have come out of
this discussion.

On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM, 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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