February 2020 - openSUSE Project - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse-project] Can one manually become a "Member Emeritus"
by Stefan Seyfried 09 Aug '21

09 Aug '21

Hi all, after reading https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Members, I understand that I can cancel my membership status with immediate effect and forever. To become a "Member Emeritus", with a "way back" into the community in case things might turn good again, I have to wait for the status request and just not respond to it. But the last such request was almost 3 years ago. IIUC I need to stop all actions on the mailing lists (might be a good idea ;-)) and packaging (not so good) for the bot to pick me up. So is there a manual procedure to follow to become "Member Emeritus"? Best regards, Stefan -- Stefan Seyfried "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." -- Richard Feynman -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-project] huge amount of SPAM on opensuse-connect
by christian.imhorst＠posteo.de 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

Hi, Am Do., 21. Feb. 2019 um 15:32 Uhr schrieb Lars Vogdt <Lars.Vogdt(a)suse.com>: As such, maintaining 447 [1] openSUSE members should not depend on a single tool. Especially not if the used tool has open, well known security issues since years[2]. On Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:41:19 +0100 Richard Brown wrote: > This isn't the first time I've asked this question on a public stage, > but in the hope that this time I get an answer; > Who volunteers to tackle the problem with connect.o.o and drive > forward a solution? I made my proposal already and I stand the point: shut down an insecure system! what does "drive forward a solution" mean? Can we integrate the functions of connect.o.o into other services at openSUSE which are allready maintained like the openSUSE wiki? A form for travel support for example? An application for membership could be done by e-mail to an e-mail address of the membership officials. Elections could be done with an eVote software like https://github.com/mdipierro/evote for example, but probably there are better tools. What did I miss? I think Lars is right an we should shutdown this insecure system as soon as possible. Regards Christian Imhorst -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] "Abstain" an option for future votes
by Gerald Pfeifer 22 Apr '20

22 Apr '20

On the board meeting two hours ago we discussed adding an "abstain" option to future votes. We unanimously agreed. That is, future votings shall include "abstain" as a choice. Thank you to all who provided feedback! Gerald PS: We understand board elections allow a flexible number of choices, including choosing no candidate, so we do not see this as applicable there. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Goodbye Board
by Christian Boltz 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

Dear openSUSE community, in the last weeks, some things happened in the board that are completely against my principles and beliefs. I don't want to go into details, and will get straight to the heart: I'm resigning from the board. I know this is a drastic step, and I can assure you that I didn't take this decision easily. In the best interest of the openSUSE project and everybody involved, please don't speculate about the details or ask for them. Of course, I won't let the community suffer from what happened, and will continue everything else I do in and for openSUSE (for example my heroes tasks and my work on AppArmor). Even more important: I have many friends in the community, and this is something that will never change! I'm looking forward to meet you again. There is one thing I'll open up for discussion: One of my heroes tasks is to maintain the elections.opensuse.org server. I don't have any evil plans ;-) but I could fully understand if someone thinks that I better should keep my fingers off it and hand it over to another hero. If someone thinks so, please speak up (doesn't need to be public, you can even ask a board member to relay it to me anonymously). I guarantee that I won't be mad at whoever asks for this. However, the hero who has to take over maintenance of elections.o.o might be ;-) Regards, Christian Boltz PS: All the best, Vinz! Supporting your appointment was my last official act on the board. -- Warning: Sleeping Sigmonster! Please do not disturb. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Notes from the board on the recent thread
by Marina Latini 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

Dear Community, several members asked for a clarification and, even if we tried to keep the desired confidentiality as already mentioned in the other threads, there are not many alternatives to (at least) partially disclosing what happened in the last weeks. What guided the decision taken were our community guiding principles and code of conduct. https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Guiding_principles "We value respect for other persons and their contributions, for other opinions and beliefs. We listen to arguments and address problems in a constructive and open way. We believe that a diverse community based on mutual respect is the base for a creative and productive environment enabling the project to be truly successful. We don't tolerate social discrimination and aim at creating an environment where people feel accepted and safe from offense." For the second time Sarah significantly breached the guiding principles and how she chose to deal with this situation led to 2/3rds of board members believing that she should step down from her role within the board. As all of you can imagine, this decision was not an easy one, and the board gave her the opportunity to try to solve what happened. Unfortunately the ultimate outcome was to offer her to step down instead of publicly removing her from the board per the openSUSE election rules. Christian was the board member against this decision and to our regret decided to step down. Yours Marina, On behalf of the board. -- Marina Latini openSUSE Board: deneb_alpha -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Welcome to the board, Vinz
by Gerald Pfeifer 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

On behalf of the entire openSUSE Board I am happy to welcome Vinz (Vinzenz Vietzke) to fill our open seat. Vinz' appointment is in alignment with a recommendation by our Election Officials and an unanimous decision by the Board. And given how recent the last elections are and how close their results, we want to extend that invitation for a two year term -- also since we'd be facing four of five seats being up for the next yearly election cycle otherwise. Please join me in welcoming and supporting Vinz! Gerald -- Dr. Gerald Pfeifer <gp(a)suse.com>, CTO @SUSE & chair @openSUSE -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-project] Goodbye Board
by Jason Evans 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

On 2/28/20 12:54 PM, Per Jessen wrote: > I second that. I think we are owed an explanation. I remember a kerfuffle some time ago where members requested that board meeting notes be made public. The response (I'm paraphrasing) was that sometimes the board deals with personal matters regarding members of the community and it would not be share those details publicly. We are all rational adults for the most part and we understand that. However that doesn't mean that transparency should be thrown out of the window. If something happened that could potentially affect the community, then it would be best to be open about it. If something happened that caused multiple board members to leave then there should be a statement about it even if it means omitting personal information about anyone involved. In a few months there will be another election of board members. One question that should be posed for anyone running again should be "what is your opinion about an open and transparent board and would you work towards this goal?" Jason -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] NNTP gateway to forums.o@o.o
by Knurpht-openSUSE 26 Feb '20

26 Feb '20

Hi all, Since the current NNTP gateway by MicoFocus is being shutdown from Wed 19th of June, there will temporarily be none. Meanwhile some of our community members are working on replacing it, announcements about this will follow a.s.a.p. -- Gertjan Lettink a.k.a. Knurpht openSUSE Board Member openSUSE Forums Team -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Sorry!
by Sarah Julia Kriesch 13 Feb '20

13 Feb '20

Dear openSUSE community, I would like to apologize to all who have felt to be ignored as Advocates or tackled by what I said in the last weeks. I didn't want to hurt you, and have to admit that - since we are such a big community - I wasn't aware of all activities and contributions by all Contributors in our special and local groups. I wanted to suggest improvements. Best regards, Sarah -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Stepping down of the openSUSE Board
by Sarah Julia Kriesch 12 Feb '20

12 Feb '20

Dear openSUSE community, I had run for the Board after the request to do so. I was really happy to be elected and be allowed to contribute there again. I have to step down because of personal reasons. I have many friends in this community. We will meet us again. Best regards, Sarah -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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