[IMC-Boston-Editorial] idea for Dispatch list

[Pete Stidman]

I think we could cut down on debating time by making
decisions in meetings, not listservs.

-Pete


--- Sofia JarrinT <sofiajt at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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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