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This page does not represent a consensus among members of OSArch. See the page history to see who has made edits. See the discussion threads on [[OSArch_Supporters]] for more. | This page does not represent a consensus among members of OSArch. See the page history to see who has made edits. See the discussion threads on [[OSArch_Supporters]] for more. | ||
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=Assumptions= | =Assumptions= | ||
− | This page | + | This page assumes some assumptions about the goals of OSArch. |
* We want to change the world in line with our goals as stated at [[Open-Source_Architecture_Community]] | * We want to change the world in line with our goals as stated at [[Open-Source_Architecture_Community]] | ||
* We want to be a sustainable force, socially and economically | * We want to be a sustainable force, socially and economically | ||
* We want to support an ecosystem of software projects, not be a software project | * We want to support an ecosystem of software projects, not be a software project | ||
* We want to support promising projects and highlight successful projects | * We want to support promising projects and highlight successful projects | ||
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=Why?= | =Why?= | ||
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Does every decisions need to go through a formal process? No. Decisions are made all the time at an individual level and in small groups. This is a form of delegated power based on trust. Any formal organization needs to have clearly defined limits. For example every supporter and member is free to chose their activity in the organization. Anyone can start a project or support a project as an individual. | Does every decisions need to go through a formal process? No. Decisions are made all the time at an individual level and in small groups. This is a form of delegated power based on trust. Any formal organization needs to have clearly defined limits. For example every supporter and member is free to chose their activity in the organization. Anyone can start a project or support a project as an individual. | ||
− | + | So what '''does''' need to go through a formal process? Something can only be done through a formal process: | |
− | So what | ||
* Opening bank accounts as OSArch | * Opening bank accounts as OSArch | ||
* Establishing a legal organization as OSArch | * Establishing a legal organization as OSArch | ||
− | Okay, technically anyone could do this | + | Okay, technically anyone could do this. But then anyone else could do it as well - and then we really have a mess on our hands and a fight for control and influence before we're really going. |
− | + | So what else could benefit from a formal process? Here are some suggestions: | |
− | So what else could benefit from a formal process? | + | * Decisions on distribution of funds (see ) |
− | * Decisions on distribution of funds (see | ||
* Decisions on accepting funds (see ) | * Decisions on accepting funds (see ) | ||
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* Decisions on representing OSArch (see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/comment/5359 bS BEM Expert Panel], [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/468/autodesk-wants-to-kill-the-file Letter on behalf of OSArch]) | * Decisions on representing OSArch (see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/comment/5359 bS BEM Expert Panel], [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/468/autodesk-wants-to-kill-the-file Letter on behalf of OSArch]) | ||
* Decisions on terms of membership (see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/comment/5337#Comment_5337 comments by MaartenFrough]) | * Decisions on terms of membership (see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/comment/5337#Comment_5337 comments by MaartenFrough]) | ||
* Decisions on digital infrastructure (see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/498/osarch-digital-infrastructure osarch-digital-infrastructure] and [[OSArch_Digital_Infrastructure]]) | * Decisions on digital infrastructure (see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/498/osarch-digital-infrastructure osarch-digital-infrastructure] and [[OSArch_Digital_Infrastructure]]) | ||
+ | * see also [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/comment/5337/#Comment_5337 this post] from [https://community.osarch.org/profile/MaartenFrough MaartenFrough] | ||
+ | * see also [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/182/organizational-structure-and-governance-of-osarch this post] from [https://community.osarch.org/profile/baswein baswein] | ||
What about all the other important decisions that need to be made? Well, that's also something we need to find out. Here are some examples of issues that might need a structure: | What about all the other important decisions that need to be made? Well, that's also something we need to find out. Here are some examples of issues that might need a structure: | ||
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=Methods of organization= | =Methods of organization= | ||
− | + | ==Lumio (procedural)== | |
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(see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/comment/2394/#Comment_2394 Suggestions by DADA_universe]) | (see [https://community.osarch.org/discussion/comment/2394/#Comment_2394 Suggestions by DADA_universe]) | ||
− | + | * https://www.loomio.org/ "With Loomio, people participate on the web, email or mobile, in their own time. Discussions stay on topic, and Loomio suits a variety of discussion formats and styles. When you’re ready to make a decision, get feedback, or move from talk to action, Loomio’s polling tools are at your fingertips." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vCL4I19o9U Lumio TEDx talk]. Loomio is a forum-like system where proposals can be started and managed and peoples reactions can be measured until there is a decision. | |
− | "With Loomio, people participate on the web, email or mobile, in their own time. Discussions stay on topic, and Loomio suits a variety of discussion formats and styles. When you’re ready to make a decision, get feedback, or move from talk to action, Loomio’s polling tools are at your fingertips." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vCL4I19o9U Lumio TEDx talk]. | ||
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==Holacracy (conceptual)== | ==Holacracy (conceptual)== | ||
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"Collaborative e-democracy is a democratic conception that combines key features of direct democracy, representative democracy, and e-democracy [...]." | "Collaborative e-democracy is a democratic conception that combines key features of direct democracy, representative democracy, and e-democracy [...]." | ||
− | ==Open- | + | ==Open-sourve governance== |
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_governance | * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_governance | ||
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=Organizations to learn from= | =Organizations to learn from= | ||
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==Loomio Co-op== | ==Loomio Co-op== | ||
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=Parent Organizations to get us started= | =Parent Organizations to get us started= | ||
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==Open Collective== | ==Open Collective== | ||
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==Software Conservancy== | ==Software Conservancy== | ||
− | The [https://sfconservancy.org/ | + | The [Software Freedom Conservancy https://sfconservancy.org/] says "Software Freedom Conservancy is a not-for-profit charity that helps promote, improve, develop, and defend Free, Libre, and Open Source Software (FLOSS) projects. Conservancy provides a non-profit home and infrastructure for FLOSS projects. This allows FLOSS developers to focus on what they do best — writing and improving FLOSS for the general public — while Conservancy takes care of the projects' needs that do not relate directly to software development and documentation." |
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