[theforum] Can't get on steering, finance or sysadmin

[Martin Burns]

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On 20 May 2004, at 16:35, Paul Waring wrote:
>> 1) steering is a closed list to representatives voted in my the
>>    working groups.
>
> *cough* elitism *cough*

Each group chose its own reps - I believe more than one group had a "I 
will if no-one else will" process. Hardly elitist.

>> 2) sysadmin and finance must approve each member that is added to
>>    their list so requests for membership should go to those lists.  I
>>    would suspect, however, that they would be hesitate in adding new
>>    members with the proposed new structure upcoming.  As well, it is
>>    usual that only actively participating members of theforum and that
>>    fulfill a particular skillset are accepted.  The purpose of the
>>    working groups is to pluck members with the most time and energy to
>>    get things done.
>
> I see, so because I don't have a degree in accountancy I'm not welcome?

No, you just need to ask first before coming in.

Cheers
Martin
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