Formal v Informal structure

[Michael Chesterton]

On 18/05/2010, at 9:55 PM, Norm, VK3XCI wrote:

> 2. Informal Structure, just like we have at present. (A meritocracy. Nice, I 
> like the word). This usually happens when a bunch of like minded people get 
> together and "appoint" from there numbers, suitable people do do the required 
> jobs. Notice there is no mention of (formal) positions. Such a group is often 
> called a steering committee and generally presages the formation of a larger, 
> more formal group. But not always. Given good faith it is a workable model in 
> it's own right.

This is what was in place when the ship sank, the trouble being good people
that wanted to help were turned away. No one new were able to learn the
ropes and filter to the top.

Now we have a situation where we are very reliant on a very pointy top. 

I noticed the following happening.

person A asked a general question that not many people knew the answer to.
person B indicated she knew the answer.
person A asked person B if they would mind updating the wiki so everyone
could benefit.
person B replied we have 20 wiki editors. 

Knowledge is power.

> Okay, enough from the Greybeard.  There's my hat in the ring, let's see how many 
> bullet holes it gets :)

No bullets were fired, I'm pro change, how that happens I don't particularly mind.