<div dir="ltr">Wow, that was a quick removal of me. Looks like you guys have a hard master. Been great knowin' ya.</div><div class="gmail_extra"> <div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 12:13 PM, <<a href="mailto:davidson@ling.ohio-state.edu" target="_blank">davidson@ling.ohio-state.edu</a>> wrote: <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div class="im"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"> He also notes precedent for updating the membership list. I don't see that anyone has identified a real problem here. </blockquote> </div> during the process of joining a list, one usually encounters a statement of list policies, leading one to expect certain things and not to expect others. a statement like the following would probably prevent some misunderstandings, if it is not already included as part of the subscription process: "occassionally you will receive messages from the list owner. some of these will request your timely response. failure to respond to such messages within a fortnight will result in your removal from the list." not belonging to the lists in question, i withhold my opinion of the policy. but whatever policies are in effect, when they are unclear then they will inevitably disturb someone by surprise, who will become upset in proportion to how much they value the project. at least, this is what my experience with volunteer projects leads me to expect. fwiw, wes ----- though uncommon in practice, it is theoretically possible to spell 'team' without the pointy-haired boss character. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org</a> /wiki/Places_in_The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy#Golgafrincham<div class="im"> On Sat, 9 Feb 2013, John Hupp wrote: </div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div class="im"> I'm not affected as a member, active or inactive, of any team. But as a beneficiary I have a stake in seeing that things work well. And I'll assert that there is a big difference between dictatorship and leadership. Ali cited the clear organizing principle which defines and stresses active membership. He also notes precedent for updating the membership list. I don't see that anyone has identified a real problem here. On 2/9/2013 9:41 AM, graysooner wrote: </div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div class="im"> I agree with Jared. If I want to drop off the mailings, I will. I don't think anyone should remove anyone but themselves. Otherwise, you have a dictatorship. Freedom is not free. </div><div class="im"> On Feb 9, 2013 8:08 AM, "Jared Norris" <<a href="mailto:jrnorris@gmail.com" target="_blank">jrnorris@gmail.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:jrnorris@gmail.com" target="_blank">jrnorris@gmail.com</a>>> wrote: On 9 February 2013 19:35, Ali Linx (amjjawad) <<a href="mailto:amjjawad@gmail.com" target="_blank">amjjawad@gmail.com</a> </div><div class="im"> <mailto:<a href="mailto:amjjawad@gmail.com" target="_blank">amjjawad@gmail.com</a>>> wrote: Dear all, I have sent an email on 27th of Jan, 2013 (13 days ago) for each member of: 1) <a href="https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-wiki-docs" target="_blank">https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-wiki-docs</a> </div> <<a href="https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-wiki-docs" target="_blank">https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-wiki-docs</a>> 2) <a href="https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-comms" target="_blank">https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-comms</a> <<a href="https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-comms" target="_blank">https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-comms</a>> 3) <a href="https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-support" target="_blank">https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-support</a> <<a href="https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-support" target="_blank">https://launchpad.net/%7Elubuntu-support</a>><div class="im"> The email had this subject: "Team Members Activity" . Then, I have re-sent another email yesterday as a last reminder. </div> Long story short, I have /removed /the_'inactive members' who did NOT reply my email for 13 days._ *As always, whenever you feel ready to contribute, please feel free to re-join and you are more than welcome*.<div class="im"> All your contributions were and still very much appreciated. I'd like to thank you personally for all what you have done and I'm sure you understand the sub-teams must remain active and communications between the members of each team is very important. Thank you! </div> -- *Best Regards, amjjawad* *<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/*" target="_blank">https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/*</a> Lubuntu One Stop Thread <<a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1844755" target="_blank">http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1844755</a>>| My Launchpad <<a href="https://launchpad.net/%7Eamjjawad" target="_blank">https://launchpad.net/%7Eamjjawad</a>>| My Ubuntu Forum Profile <<a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=941822" target="_blank">http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=941822</a>><div class="im"> -- Lubuntu-users mailing list <a href="mailto:Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com" target="_blank">Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a> </div> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com" target="_blank">Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a>><div class="im"> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users" target="_blank">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users</a> I personally haven't been affected by any of this but it seems odd to me anyone would try to make it more difficult to join in. Just because someone isn't active now doesn't mean they won't be able to contribute at a later date. I'm more than happy for you guys to do as you please but I'm a bit perplexed by purposefully removing those who sign up to something of their own accord. -- Regards, Jared Norris <a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris" target="_blank">https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris</a> -- Lubuntu-users mailing list </div> <a href="mailto:Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com" target="_blank">Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com" target="_blank">Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a>><div class="im"> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users" target="_blank">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users</a> </div></blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote></div> <div> </div>-- Freedom is not free. </div>