[intl-discuss] Need for this list?

[Tim Bowden]

On Tue, 2007-01-30 at 11:24 -0500, Frank Warmerdam wrote:
> Tim Bowden wrote:
> > AS far as closing it goes, I'm -1 until we decide what local chapters in
> > formation are to do when they need a quiet corner to chat amongst
> > themselves, as that sort of traffic probably doesn't need to clog up the
> > main list.
> 
> Tim,
> 
> The cost of creating a new mailing list is low, so we don't mind creating
> new ones for chapters-in-formation as soon as they believe they have some
> modest level of interest.

Fair point, consider that need taken care of.

> 
> I believe the original rationale for creating this list was to have a
> place to discuss topics related to the international success of OSGeo.
> In particular, what do we need to do to be relevant around the world.
> What can be do to be more inclusive of individuals around the world.
> 
> In reality the list has been at best marginally useful from that point
> of view.

Agreed.
> 
> I have no strong personal position on the continuance or removal of this
> list.  I do have a strong feeling that we need broader discussions on
> how to be globally inclusive, and relevant whether here, or on the discuss
> list.
> 
> Best regards,

I'm happy now to change my vote to +0.

Regards,
Tim Bowden