[IMC-Boston-Editorial] idea for Dispatch list

[Sofia JarrinT]

I concur with Svea & Jon that the Dispatch List should
be publicly available to all. It would be fabulous for
other journalists (indy & corporate, not that they
would look) to have access to this.

I disagree that online decisions among active members
are counter to the idea of consensus. It's a matter of
being sensitive to everyone's time available,
especially because we're all volunteers.

One reason, I think, for low participation at our
meetings is because we spend valuable time debating
issues like this instead of actually planning for
action and media coverage.  

I rather make good use of our communication online and
spend time wisely at meetings on critical issues. 

Consensus is not just about making "absolute
decisions" where everyone agrees, but rather gives
each of us the responsibility of being conscious and
respectful of the rest of the groups' wishes &
concerns. 

--Sofia


> There's always things to consider and as I've said
> many many many many many many many many many times,
> I
> do not agree with the idea of making significant
> changes to how we do things on line.  I think it is
> counter to the idea of consensus, and counter to the
> idea of participation, and it encourages people to
> skip out on important meetings.  
> 



	
		
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