Wiki source code of Wm Salt Hale - 2021 OSI Board Elections, Affiliate Seat Candidate
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3 | == Hello, I'm **Salt**, //here, there, everywhere//! Below is a brief introduction and case for why you should consider me for the OSI board, during the 2021 election cycle. == | ||
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7 | == Why I am running == | ||
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11 | The OSI is a leading voice when it comes to the conversation surrounding free/libre/open culture and values. It is currently at a point of inflection, transitioning from an (almost) entirely volunteer-driven organization, to one with an Executive Director and paid staff. | ||
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13 | At a time like this, it is crucial to maintain a connection to the grassroots community efforts that made today's open source landscape possible. What's more, during these unsettled times, there are opportunities to chart a course towards an even brighter future. | ||
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15 | Over the past half-decade or so, I have become more and more interested in the [[policies surrounding technology>>https://techpolicylab.uw.edu/about/#wm-salt-hale]]. During this pursuit, there have been numerous signs of a rising public awareness regarding the struggles surrounding open ideals. | ||
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17 | Addressing these policies is a wicked problem, and one that will impact all of us. The OSI has both the history and gravity to further engage with this conversation. I would lend my time and energy to these efforts in the hopes that it does so, while considering the widest spectrum of supporters. | ||
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21 | == What I bring to the OSI == | ||
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25 | My background and interest has mostly extended from the daily use of Linux-based systems since 1996. Growing up with the open, but connected, model, has shaped my world view, and I want to bring that perspective to the OSI. | ||
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27 | Additionally, I have quite a bit of experience facilitating and participating in community discussions. Over the past 15 years, I have been a core organizer of: conferences, FLOSS projects, hackerspaces, LUGs, start-ups, and even a university sailing club. | ||
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29 | Among those endeavors, and others, I have honed the skills, and learned the value of, listening, processing, combining, so that details can emerge which would otherwise be missed. | ||
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31 | Bringing this attention to the OSI during such a pivotal moment is an opportunity that does not come around every day. It would be an honor to help with the transition and progression towards a more open world. | ||
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35 | == My Role with [[Snowdrift.coop>>https://snowdrift.coop/]] == | ||
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39 | I have been a volunteer team member for the past 5 years. Despite the title of Community Director, this has required the wearing of numerous hats. Over that time, we've gone from being "the largest Haskell project on the Internet" to a nearly graduated OSI incubation MVP. | ||
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41 | Snowdrift.coop has shown itself to be a dedicated ally of software freedom, consistently going out of our way to avoid compromising a commitment to FLO ideals. Recently, we outlined our journey and vision in an application to the [[2021 FSF HPP List>>https://blog.snowdrift.coop/2021-high-priority-free-software-project-list/]]. | ||
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43 | Throughout our struggles to launch, we have continue to be active within the community, presenting at conference and joining sustainability-centric conversations. As an affiliate member, and incubator project of the OSI, we are excited to dive into the board discussions. | ||
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47 | == Policy Agenda == | ||
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51 | 1. Utilize my graduate level communication studies to address language problems which continue to divide our free/libre/open communities. | ||
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53 | 1. Protect the future of Open Source by supporting membership both within, and beyond, the United States. | ||
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55 | 1. Engage in efforts to openly license all tax-payer funded intellectual property, ensuring that it is truly a part of the commons. | ||
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58 | == Additional Details == | ||
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63 | Beyond what I've mentioned above, here is the tagline which I have been using for some time: | ||
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65 | ///?/ Kilted Globetrotter, | ||
66 | Free/Libre/Open Advocate, | ||
67 | and Lifelong Hacker /?/// | ||
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69 | More information, including links to various profiles around the Internet, can be found on my website: | ||
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71 | [[https:~~/~~/www.altsalt.net/>>https://www.altsalt.net/]] | ||
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79 | == **Thank You** for your time and consideration! == | ||
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