[Linux-aus] Should we change? Yes. To change is to grow.

[Donna Benjamin]

On Sat, 2012-04-28 at 23:16 +0930, David Lloyd wrote:
> Their current problem, though, could be that they need to be like
> children and move out of home. But that just adds a heap of pain on
> their shoulders when -- but for the name -- Not Linux Australia Inc
> could take some of that pain.

This isn't mine and Chris's problem at all.  I actually reckon pycon,
DDU and wordcamp could all continue on just fine without a name change
as sub-committees of Linux Australia.  It's just that our experience
running those events has shown us examples of why it's a good idea to
think about changing the name of this organisation.

But to focus on Chris and me is to miss the point.

To focus on sponsorships and events, is to miss the point.

The point, is that Linux Australia is a really effective organisation
right now, supporting SOME of the Australian free and open source
software, open hardware and technology freedom community.

There's a lot more of the community that just doesn't engage with us,
because they either don't know we exist, or (possibly wrongly) think we
wouldn't welcome them with open arms. Or worse, actively feel like they
don't matter to us, or we don't matter to them.

Also - for all of you telling us to go away and set up other
organisations? Really?

I mean really? Can you hear yourself in the mirror?

Using the resources, infrastructure and legal entity of Linux Australia
means countless volunteers are not wasting money, time and energy on
duplicating administrivial tasks they would otherwise be required to do
if they did that.  

That is why LA has offered these resources to these groups. 
It's one of the truly useful things LA does for the community. 

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Donna Benjamin - Executive Director
Creative Contingencies - http://cc.com.au
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