Last modified by FabioBalli on 2020/03/02 23:12

  • LuisVilla
    LuisVilla, 2020/02/27 18:43

    Hi, Fabio- I’m asking variations of these to all candidates, trying to edit out the questions that are obviously already answered by your position statement. Apologies if I missed something and asked something already answered! Apologies also for the length, but given the importance of the moment in open source generally and for OSI specifically, I think it is appropriate to go into some depth.

    1. If OSI could do only one thing, what would it be? (Obviously it can do more, but not much more, so I’d love to understand your #1 priority for the org.)
    2. Should OSI move towards a board that advises more and does (on a day-to-day basis) less? If so, what will you do to help bring about that change? If not, why not?
    3. If OSI has to choose between being an agent of change and a stabilizing force, which should it prefer?
    4. What should OSI do about the tens of millions of people who regularly collaborate to build software online (often calling that activity, colloquially, open source) but have literally no idea what OSI is or what it does?
    5. You have 24 hours in the day, and are talented enough to do many different things. Why do you want to give some of those hours to OSI?
    6. If an Ethical Software Initiative sprung up tomorrow, what should OSI’s relationship to it be? (If you’re uncomfortable answering this about ethical software, consider instead answering with regards to the FSF or LF, or another hypothetical institution that to some extent competes with OSI for resources and influence.)

    Thanks in advance for answering, and thanks for putting forth a thoughtful case for your candidacy.

  • FabioBalli
    FabioBalli, 2020/02/27 21:32

    Hello Luis,
    Thank you for your interest.

    1. The board launched online conversations to develop a feeling of belonging among members. I would go in the same direction, doing a short survey to invite all members to share what open-source brings to the world, and to speak about their successes and challenges in adopting open-source. I did that for an association a few months ago (https://asat-sr.ch/meta78-at-apport-monde/), and I find it is a good way to get to know each other, align with the different perceptions, and have a common text that everyone can refer to. emoticon_smile
    2. I think that should be discussed within the OSI board. I contacted some board members to better understand their activities. I feel the most important is to agree on a way of cooperating where every board member can value their skills for the common benefit.
    3. For me, both are needed. A team profile of the board could enable its members to know their complementarities, and who likes to do what. My strength is more in implementing disruptive changes.  
    4. What would you suggest? emoticon_smile I would advocate for a strategy that is collectively defined by the board, or by all members.
    5. OSI can help achieve societal challenges, if we develop open collaboration between members and beyond (libre and open-source software, open hardware, open knowledge, participatory research, social economy, etc).
    6. I find this should be discussed by the board, or by all members. Maintaining a constructive dialogue with other organizations is essential, even if we have different mindsets and values.

    Best,

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