Re: The Community

Hi,

I haven't contributed a single line of code to opie (yet!), however:
- I wrote RamdiskRescue, which helps users to experience opie for the first
   time without flashing their device (support for more machines in dev.).
- I moderate this list :)

Would these contributions qualify me as a member?

Marcus.


Benjamin Long wrote:
> I've been hashing over some thoughts for a few days. The question has come to 
> mind: "Who is part of the Opie Community". I've put Google to the task of 
> finding out how other Open Source projects define "Community" and found 
> differing opinions. Mostly, it seems to revolve around contributions to the 
> project. However, many types of contributions are important to a project, not 
> just raw lines of code. The best working definition I've found, so far, is 
> from Ubuntu:
> 
> "Membership in the Ubuntu community recognises participants for a variety of 
> contributions, from code to artwork, advocacy, translations and 
> organisational skills. If you are active in the Forums, or submitting icons 
> or sounds or artwork, then you are eligible for Membership, which gives you a 
> say in the governance of the project."[1]
> 
> More details about what it takes to become an Ubuntu Member here:
> http://www.ubuntu.com/community/processes/newmember
> 
> I, personally, really like where the Ubuntu project has gone with this. But 
> people don't spontaneously become members. First, they have to _want_ to be 
> members. So... I pose this question to everyone subscribed to this mailing 
> list, and anyone else who reads this email:
> 
> Who wants to be a member of the Opie Community?
> 
> Please respond to the list, and don't be shy. We need as many people as we can 
> get.
> 
> Benjamin Long
> AKA: Bipolar
> 
> [1] - http://www.ubuntu.com/community/processes
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