[FM Discuss] scribn the bazaar

[Joshua Facemyer]

On 11/17/2009 09:52 AM, adam hyde wrote:
> cooool.
>
> yes, i think i would be the FM mother-o-saurus if pushed ...hehe...nice
> point :)
>
> your point:
>>
>>
>> I think the tools for "ownership" should
>> not be distinct from the tools for "participation"...
>
> is very salient...ponder ponder...
>
> so...what if x group wants to be exclusive 'in' FM. they build a manual
> and then actively fend off contributors...

Well, of course, that's when the FM-o-saurs drive them from the herd :)

Really, though, that's why I think the technical tools should include 
options to change the ownership provisions by democracy.  And, of 
course, an appeal can be made to the committee/president/benign king to 
do the same if it's a sticky situation.

(Speaking of which, instead of benign dictatorship, I think a benign 
monarchy best suits your description - no implication of total control, 
but a leader looking to direct the population to a good end by positive 
use of the power he has been given.)

But I think if the objectives are clear, and the social tools are in 
place (effective communication, transparency, collaboration, openness), 
there shouldn't be too much trouble in that regard.  That's where such a 
"takover" or "barricade" should be prevented anyway so that teeth need 
only be bared in case of necessity.

JF