[website-discuss] [ogb-discuss] new website user roles and privileges

[Jim Walker]

Thanks Bonnie.

It is still not clear to me that we have to wait for a new constitution
to address some of the website implementation compromises. I don't
see things as black and white. The OGB may be able make interpretations
that help your team make advances prior to a new constitution being
approved. I already see some opportunities. I welcome learning more
about the specific constitutional areas impacting your team, when you
have time.

Cheers,
Jim

Bonnie Corwin wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Auth will deploy on Aug 3 because we must move off the current portal
>  application.  After deployment we will track usage and any issues as
> is standard practice when releasing software.  Changes can always be
>  considered based on new data, and we've said we can support updates
> next year when and if there is a new constitution.  In fact, we've
> already made updates recently because the proposed new constitution
> was not ratified, so we don't expect major issues with updates.
> 
> In the past, people have been frustrated by the differences between
> the existing constitution and the current website, so we need to
> resolve the conflicts to arrive at one reality.  We are not there yet
> because the new constitution didn't pass and we don't have one
> specification from which to work, but the goal has always been to
> build a website that expresses community structures as specified in
> the constitution.
> 
> There are a small number of ways to architect a solution, and we
> chose one that enables us to solve the immediate problems while also
> giving us the flexibility to grow. No solution is perfect and not
> everyone will agree with all aspects of any implementation, but we
> can evolve in the future.
>