Re: Question for DPL candidate - public speaking and public profile?

Sruthi Chandran <[email protected]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:50:59 +0100

Newsgroups	gmane.linux.debian.devel.vote
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On 19/03/26 00:03, Andrew M.A. Cater wrote:
> Hi Sruthi,
>
> In recent years, it's become much more usual for the DPL to travel to
> conferences, speak in public, be interviewed and asked questions by
> the likes of LWN. How do you feel about a busy schedule where the
> expectation is that you will travel the world for Debian?.
I am aware of this expectation and I am OK with that. Till recently, I 
used to travel inside India for more than 10 days a month for Debian and 
Free Software events. Being DPL,  the difference would be that the 
travel will be international. But I do have concerns about visa 
complications.
> It's also a position that exposes the holder to public and private
> criticism, scrutiny of their actions, whether justified or not..

I am aware of this too, and this year I think this started even before 
the election. I am mentally prepared to be criticized and scrutinized 
for everything I say (or not say) and do (or not do). I would be always 
open to constructive criticisms and will be open to change when I am 
wrong. All along, I will focus on saying and doing only what I believe 
is good for Debian.

> Do you feel confident that you can meet the expectations of you
> straightforwardly?
I do not want to be overconfident and say I can meet all the 
expectations. But instead, I would say I would be striving to meet the 
expectations and if there are some short-comings, I would try to rectify 
along the way.
> Andy
> ([email protected])
>

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