Wiki source code of Wm Salt Hale - 2021 OSI Board Elections, Affiliate Seat Candidate

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5.1	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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9.1	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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10.1	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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11.1	35	== My Role with [[Snowdrift.coop>>https://snowdrift.coop/]] ==
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11.1	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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11.1	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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13.2	47	== Policy Agenda ==
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13.1	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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12.1	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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4.1	58	== Additional Details ==
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4.1	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,
2.1	66	Free/Libre/Open Advocate,
4.1	67	and Lifelong Hacker /?///
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4.1	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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