The Linux Foundation changes its bylaws

Posted Jan 29, 2016 14:01 UTC (Fri) by glikely (subscriber, #39601)
Parent article: The Linux Foundation changes its bylaws

For the record, I did vote in favour of the bylaw change. I know that this change has been under discussion for years, and my opinion (I won't speak for the rest of the board) is that structurally the individual membership class was not functioning well as representation of individual developers.

It's easy to form conspiracy theories around why the change was made, but I'm satisfied that the change was good and proper, that the LF has not changed in seeking community involvement, and that it was the right decision for the LF to make.

The Linux Foundation changes its bylaws

Posted Jan 29, 2016 14:23 UTC (Fri) by emunson (subscriber, #44357) [Link]

"It's easy to form conspiracy theories around why the change was made, but I'm satisfied that the change was good and proper, that the LF has not changed in seeking community involvement, and that it was the right decision for the LF to make."

That is a fair statement, for those of us on the outside, all we can do is take the word of the board on all of this. This bit: "the LF has not changed in seeking community involvement" has me thinking that the change is simply making clear that the LF has/had no interest in representing or engaging with the community. As such my $99 will be moving to an organization that is interested in these things.

The Linux Foundation changes its bylaws

Posted Jan 30, 2016 0:23 UTC (Sat) by jmichels (guest, #98352) [Link]

It's easy to say, "Trust me, I know better then you" as well.

In the end, you voted to close off the Linux Foundation to individual memberships. With all due respect, that act suggests you do not, in fact, know better.

The Linux Foundation changes its bylaws

Posted Feb 2, 2016 9:05 UTC (Tue) by jospoortvliet (guest, #33164) [Link] (2 responses)

Ok, so the existing situation was bad and this improved it so you supported it. Greg and Jim said that, too, so - ok, that sounds reasonable enough to get the benefit of doubt - provided you can then explain it of course, as it seems less than obvious to outsiders.

Any chance of us hearing WHY the existing situation was bad and HOW this change improved it? because, not being on the board and being member of a non-profit organization that votes for its board members, I can't imagine what the problem is.

Also, will you refund the people who feel duped by their membership being downgraded?

The Linux Foundation changes its bylaws

Posted Feb 4, 2016 8:19 UTC (Thu) by tbm (subscriber, #7049) [Link]

You can request a refund (or one year free as Individual Supporter) here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/about/participate/support...

The Linux Foundation changes its bylaws

Posted Feb 6, 2016 2:55 UTC (Sat) by jmichels (guest, #98352) [Link]

I requested a refund and got it without a hassle. I don't get the impression that they are bothered by us leaving.