[advocacy-discuss] Advocacy Voting and Project Proposal Process (draft)

[Jim Grisanzio]

Shawn Walker wrote:
>
> Yes, and it is really great to see a CG fulfill this need!
>
> I really wasn't trying to put a damper on anything, just wanted to
> remind folks that our constitution actually provides some guidance in
> this area.
>
>   

Oh, no damper at all. Very good point. We need to at least be consistent 
with the intent of the Constitution even while the Project Instantiation 
Policy offers flexibility.


>> Also, just from a language perspective, the Constitution and the Project
>> Instantiation Policy are difficult documents to read and understand for
>> many people because English is their second language.  So, at the very
>> least the text explaining all this needs to be substantially shorter and
>> easier, but the process should change to be easier too. I'm ok with
>> keeping a high bar to be a CC, but not to get a UG.
>>     
>
> I think the Advocacy CG serves as a great role model for every CG.
>
> Its great to see some documents making the process simple.
>
> I've wished for a simple guide to the whole process many times.
>
> Three cheers (beers? :)) for this CG!
>   

That's very kind. Thank you. :)

Jim

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