[Imc-communication] imc-belgium disaffiliation proposal and where it is heading.

[bht]

i thought that with consensus a block meant that a proposal was stopped 
until concerns were heard and perhaps a different proposal came out of 
it.  effectively, as i understand consensus, a block denotes that a 
member collective of this network would not be comfortable remaining 
part of this network if the network went ahead with said proposal.

so, what is happening is a drawing of sides right now.  we cant forgo 
consensus and tally votes from as many imc collectives that participate, 
we can address concerns and mediate to the point of finding a mutually 
agreeable solution, or we can continue to polarize the situation by 
taking sides.

i block is a statement in consensus, especially in a network.  by 
continuing to move forward by supporting the proposal, you are saying 
"we heard you didnt like this, so we are going to say that we do like 
this and because of that, we also dont like you" that is called alienation.

i would like to support what jay said in that active moderation and some 
sort of defined process will be necessary to resolve issues on a global 
scale.  or we can just continue with those that have access and a voice, 
speak for all and act without hinderance.  praise thee indy lords.  
ohhhm.  ohhhm.  (it may be a bad joke, i am sorry.  it helps me 
personally to deal with situations.)

so, lets actually discuss issues instead of take sides.  yes?  no?
bht
portland imc volunteer
(currently with limited access due to travelling)

ps.  anna, you might be able to chalk this up as the first idea of 
consensus from an imc volunteer