[Theforum] Re: meo

[aardvark]

> From: Erika Meyer <emeyer at lclark.edu>
[...]
> 2. BEO *is* and has been a vital part of what evolt is, and it has
> been that way for a very long time.  If at all possible, BEO should be
> saved and it should continue to be a core service of evolt.
>
> Besides, Veen has it in his latest book... well, in some copies,
> anyway.  He promised it will be in the next printing, lest we send a
> mob to kick his shins.

my copy only?
http://roselli.org/photos/south_by_southwest/veen_sig.asp

or did it make it into a second printing somewhere that's not here?

> but I digress.
>
> What I mean to say is BEO is important.
>
> **
>
> 3. MEO is a wonderful idea, but it strikes me as being that we as an
> org may not be ready for all it entails.  At this time, it is too much
> giving and not enough receiving.  And management is an issue, until
> we're better structured.
>
> I think it should be okay to consider it a good idea who's time may
> not be now. Maybe again later.

i'd like to see us keep it with a nominal hosting fee...  or minimum
donation, perhaps...

> **
>
> 4. DEO, FEO: I always thought were of less (cost/benefit) value and
> could potentially dilute focus away from our core.
>
> I don't care if they live or die.  Personally.
[...]

deo can fit under another box pretty easily...

feo never really launched, but i'd love to see it happen...


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