PC 2013-03-03 transcript

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[17:30]  Well it is 7:30 Eastern. I am going to call this meeting to order [17:30] yep [17:31]  So do we want to get into discussing the TPB issue? [17:31] are there any updates? [17:31] from the contact we tried to make? [17:32]  its a proxy, we cant get in trouble for a proxy especially to a site which is not being blocked in our country (yet) [17:32] very good publicity opportunity too [17:33]  I'm not confident that we're going to see the kind of media attention discussed earlier, and outside of that I don't think there's honestly much reason to do this. But as the risk and expense are so low, I'm not at all opposed to this. [17:35] imo, we should try to get in touch with tpb, let them know that we're willing to help, if they need help [17:35] and leave it at that [17:35] until they ask for help [17:36]  Travis is doing that. We just haven't heard back yet [17:36] because for now i think norway and spain have them covered pretty damn well [17:36]  I believe that was the first step. We were going to get in touch with them but I don't think we've heard anything yet. [17:36] yep, so i guess we're waiting [17:36] a proxy can always be set up, but i personally think it's pointless.. there are too many already [17:37]  So we feel good leaving this until we get a report from Travis? [17:37] +1 [17:37]  Yes. [17:37] Solidarity I believe is the idea [17:38]  ok, I'm just going from the agenda I sent to you guys. If anyone has an issue they want to bring up, please do [17:38]  I'm sure we'll have no difficulty getting support from our members [17:38]  The general pblics reaction depends on how it gets spinned [17:38]  2 Determining our press release policy and procedure. [17:40] what's the status quo? [17:41]  We do what feels right. We have a press release template but no real prodedure [17:41] >piratepad >harass PC to help >????? >Profit! [17:41]  Usually, it is shown to the rest of the PC before going out 24-48 hours after [17:41]  I believe we discussed anything that needs to go out ASAP gets sent to the PC mailing list, and has 12 / 24 hours for approval or rejection. Any rejection needs to be qualified and discussed [17:42] <Wilson> yah what ox said [17:42] +1 @ ox [17:42] and at McGrath [17:42] anything more formal or strict would take too much time, i think [17:43] <CCitizen> You know it's trivial to set up a proxy for tpb [17:43] <McGrath> similar procedure for lower priority releases, but for more lax time constraints, possibly even meeting here to discuss if needed. [17:43] <Wilson> I'd like to at least have a specific person to do the send outs [17:43] do press releases get posted on the site, somewhere? [17:44] <Wilson> They used to. We haven't done it recently though. That would also be good [17:45] and we could also "spam" press releases on social stuff [17:45] facebook etc [17:45] <Wilson> Facebook is pretty active in that regard, its the media we want to bite [17:46] <CCitizen> The new website will be much easier to deal with [17:46] wordpress, CCitizen ? [17:46] <CCitizen> The only thing holding back IT at the moment is the need to support legacy system to finish the EB election [17:46] <Wilson> Let me take a crack at crafting a motion to vote on based on what has been said... [17:48] <CCitizen> Yeah [17:48] <CCitizen> noone knew how to deal with Drupal crap especially since it had been modified [17:48] COOL, I AGREE WITH WORDPRESS [17:49] accidental caps lock rage ^^ [17:52] <CCitizen> hehe [17:54] <Wilson> k, here it is. [17:54] <Wilson> I motion that the following be our procedure on sending out press releases: [17:54] <Wilson> -The draft press release in etherpad format will be sent to all Political Council Members on the PC mailing list. [17:54] <Wilson> -PC members will have 24 hours to comment or change the text. [17:54] <Wilson> -If at least three (3) PC members object to sending out a press release on that topic it will not be. [17:54] <Wilson> -_____ will be responsible for sending out the press release to our media contacts. [17:55] <Wilson> -The press release will be posted to our main page and Facebook. [17:55] <Wilson> END [17:56] <McGrath> summary & links should also go on twitter [17:56] i probably agree [17:56] +1 for twitter [17:56] <McGrath> I would also like to see a copy on Google + [17:57] we could just say "on social sites" [17:57] <McGrath> true [17:57] or social media [17:57] whatever [17:57] <Wilson> Ok, ammend Facebook to PPCA social media platforms? [17:57] okay [17:57] and i suppose we need a volunteer to send the emails etc.. [17:58] <McGrath> Do we need to clarify what to do if we get one or two objections? [17:58] <Wilson> Nope. [17:58] McGrath: i think we have an understanding [17:58] <McGrath> other than workshop it until (hopefully) those obections are withdrawn [17:58] and if we cant figure it out, and there are problems with 1-2 objections [17:58] we can always rediscuss the issue in a meeting [17:59] McGrath: if it's a reasonable objection [17:59] it will get 3 supporters, i suppose [17:59] <McGrath> true [17:59] so the press release wont get through [18:00] <McGrath> good enough for me. I second the motion [18:00] <Wilson> I suppose I can volunteer to send out press releases as I have the media contact list [18:00] <Wilson> (ie amend ___ to James Wilson) [18:01] do we know who has which accounts after all? [18:01] social media accounts [18:01] <CCitizen> Or you could make a position and give it to someone then we dont have to ammend it everytime just switch the person who is in that position [18:01] <CCitizen> Like Press Coordinator or something [18:01] I have facebook access [18:03] <Wilson> Is there anymore discussion or can this go to vote? [18:04] <Wilson> Making a press coordinator still requires we change it every time [18:07] <Wilson> Seeing no further debate I am going to bring the motion to a vote. [18:07] <Wilson> I motion that the following be our procedure on sending out press releases: -The draft press release in etherpad format will be sent to all Political Council Members on the PC mailing list. -PC members will have 24 hours to comment or change the text. -If at least three (3) PC members object to sending out a press release on that topic it will not be. -James Wilson will be responsible for sending out the press release to our media contacts. -The press release will be posted to our main page and social media [18:08] <Wilson> -platforms. [18:08] <Wilson> please state aye or nay to the motion [18:08] <McGrath> Aye [18:08] aye [18:10] <Wilson> aye [18:12] i'll have to leave early [18:13] see you guys later [18:13] <Wilson> k, motion passes 3 aye/0 nay. [18:14] == pappasadrian [~pappasadr@gr.pirate] has quit [Quit: Leaving] [18:15] <Wilson> Seeing as pappasadrian has left, we have no quorum. Motion to adjourn. [18:16] <McGrath> well, some business is better than none. seconded. [18:16] <CCitizen> aye [18:16] <Wilson> aye [18:16] <McGrath> ate [18:16] <McGrath> *aye [18:17] <Wilson> k, meeting is adjourned, minutes and transcripts will be posted to the wiki. Thankyou for coming out.

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