<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dear RIPE Community,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I am writing to express my disappointment and concern
regarding the recent decision-making process for the open co-chair position in
the RIPE community. As a new member of this esteemed group, I find the approach
taken to be both disheartening and alarming.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The decision to disqualify votes from new members who may
not have had the opportunity to attend a RIPE meeting or were not subscribed to
the mailing list by a specific date seems not only unfair but also
counterproductive. This approach overlooks the potential contributions of new
members and creates an unwelcoming environment. It also appears to be grounded
in logical fallacies, such as the 'post hoc ergo propter hoc' fallacy, which
undermines the rationality of this decision.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Moreover, such a stance is unacademic and unethical. It
disregards the principles of open dialogue and diversity of perspectives, which
are crucial in any intellectual community. Disqualifying members without
substantial evidence and not acknowledging the value of fresh perspectives can
severely damage the integrity and reputation of the RIPE community.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As a new member eager to contribute, this experience is not
only disheartening but also raises concerns about the future direction of the
community. I urge the leadership to reconsider this approach and adopt more
inclusive and equitable practices. The strength of a community lies in its
diversity and openness to all voices, including those of its newest members.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I hope that my concerns will be taken seriously and that we
can work together towards a more inclusive and respectful RIPE community.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sincerely,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ines Skelac, PhD, Assistant Professor</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Vice-dean for Science, International Cooperation, Management
and Quality Assurance</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">University of Zagreb, Faculty of Philosophy and Religious
Studies</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">sub, 16. pro 2023. u 23:45 Ondřej Surý <ondrej@dns.rocks> napisao je:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg6959164641784157101"><u></u><div><div><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(255,255,255);background-color:rgb(28,28,30);float:none;display:inline"><span style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="font-size:17px">Oh, I didn’t want to imply any intentional wrongdoing. I simply suggested that stepping down in such situation might be the best way to acknowledge the less than ideal situation and prevent the possible argument that might drag for a long time.</span></span></span><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(255,255,255);background-color:rgb(28,28,30);float:none;display:inline"><span style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="font-size:17px">Ondrej</span></span></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>On Sat, Dec 16, 2023, at 23:22, Martin Winter wrote:<br></div><blockquote type="cite" id="m_6959164641784157101qt"><div>Ondrej,<br></div><div><br></div><div>On Sat, Dec 16, 2023 at 9:31 PM Ondřej Surý <<a href="mailto:ondrej@dns.rocks" target="_blank">ondrej@dns.rocks</a>> wrote:<br></div><div>> The way I read the decision from the chair, they strive to have the voting process work for the existing community. If suddenly there’s a surge of people who were never active in this community subscribing to the mailing list and voting for any of the candidates, I would consider this be a kind of hostile takeover.<br></div><div>><br></div><div>> Honestly, I think the only fair way out of this would be if the candidate who received the surge of votes from people outside of this community stepped down. A co-chair elected with votes from people who never participated in the RIPE community would not be accepted by this community and it would be divisive and toxic to the future work.<br></div><div><br></div><div>I don't like to go this far. We (as the chairs) have no proof or<br></div><div>indication that any of the candidates actively tried to manipulate the<br></div><div>voting. However, some candidates might be more popular in their own<br></div><div>social circles and may have mentioned that they are candidates. And I<br></div><div>think that's all good and fair.<br></div><div>I can't blame the candidates for this or for the fact if someone then<br></div><div>just signed up to vote for him. I have no indication that he/she<br></div><div>motivated them to do this.<br></div><div>As such, I assume all candidates are innocent and did not try to<br></div><div>manipulate the voting.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Regards,<br></div><div> Martin Winter<br></div><div> Open Source WG Chair<br></div><div><br></div></blockquote><div><br></div><div id="m_6959164641784157101sig120658744"><div>--<br></div><div>Ondřej Surý (He/Him)<br></div><div><a href="mailto:ondrej@sury.org" target="_blank">ondrej@sury.org</a><br></div></div><div><br></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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