FC 2010-12-14 transcript

[21:15] <~MikkelPaulson> the group of Pirate Parties hosting WL mirrors are looking for a confirmation of our position [21:16] <+Nuitari> you know my position [21:16] <~MikkelPaulson> you support it? [21:16] <+Nuitari> I don't mind putting our name on it, but I can't put it on my hosting [21:16] <+Nuitari> yeah [21:16] <~MikkelPaulson> right [21:16] <~MikkelPaulson> sorry, I'll call the meeting to order [21:16] <~MikkelPaulson> rintaran: [21:16] <~MikkelPaulson> could you say that again, please [21:16] <+Nuitari> I think we should use an alternate domain name, like wikileaks-pirateparty.ca [21:16] <~MikkelPaulson> should actually have this on the record, even if we don't have quorum or anything [21:17] <+Nuitari> MikkelPaulson: he's not voices [21:17] <~MikkelPaulson> no, not looking for a response, just wanted to make sure he knew that we were getting started [21:18] <~MikkelPaulson> hm, yeah [21:18] <~MikkelPaulson> well if we get a dedi these guys are good and cheap [21:18] <~MikkelPaulson> http://www.caratnetworks.com/clearance.php [21:19] <~MikkelPaulson> but I think we should discuss whether we'll set up our own equipment after my meeting with the other PPs this weekend [21:19] <+Nuitari> quite a few people came forward with their hosting, we should check with them first [21:20] <~MikkelPaulson> okay [21:20] <~MikkelPaulson> do you have a list of contacts? [21:20] <+Nuitari> not really, I was more thinking about sending a newsletter asking for volunteers then sorting through it [21:20] <~MikkelPaulson> hm, okay [21:21] <~MikkelPaulson> things are pretty murky with Elections Canada, though [21:21] <+Nuitari> or just asking in the channel [21:21] <+Nuitari> not really [21:21] <~MikkelPaulson> not only is it outside of our core principle of getting elected, it also involves giving aid to a third party [21:21] <+Nuitari> have you talked with them? [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> no, I can contact them tomorrow though [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> if you think it won't pose a problem I'll defer to your judgement [21:22] <+Nuitari> I don't think so, it's part of our campagning [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> scshunt has asked to address us directly [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> no objection? [21:22] <+Nuitari> no [21:22] <+scshunt> Thanks [21:22] <+scshunt> some quick notes: [21:22] <+scshunt> First, there's no legal requirement we be devoted solely to being elected [21:23] <+scshunt> it just has to remain a primary goal [21:23] <+scshunt> dunno about the third party thing though [21:23] <+Nuitari> the way I see it is that WL would be a way to get our profile up and get more chance at getting elected and votes [21:23] <+scshunt> I guess I lied. One thing only. [21:23] <~MikkelPaulson> yeah, definitely [21:23] <+scshunt> thanks [21:23] <+Nuitari> the 3rd party thing is the one we need to check [21:23] <~MikkelPaulson> well I'll ask them about that [21:23] <+Nuitari> also the server would count as a non-monetary contribution [21:23] <~MikkelPaulson> I know financial aid would be a problem [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> so whether that would apply to non-financial aid as well... [21:24] <+Nuitari> please contact them tomorrow [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> will do [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> I don't think the press release or rally present any issues to us [21:25] <~MikkelPaulson> and they were pretty clearly supported among the member base [21:25] <~MikkelPaulson> now we had discussed (not sure if you were involved) holding rallies in at least Vancouver, Calgary (U of C), Toronto, and Ottawa [21:26] <+Nuitari> only peripherally [21:26] <~MikkelPaulson> Montreal is close enough to Ottawa that I think we could get people together for a rally on Parliament Hill [21:26] <+Nuitari> there is also one in Montreal, but I can't attend it :( [21:26] <+Nuitari> yes [21:26] <~MikkelPaulson> yeah [21:26] <+Nuitari> we definitely need flags [21:26] <~MikkelPaulson> for sure [21:27] <~MikkelPaulson> know anyone? [21:27] <~MikkelPaulson> we need to start now if we're to have a chance of getting them ready in time [21:27] <~MikkelPaulson> as far as I'm concerned money isn't an object when it comes to flags at this point, the amount of visibility we'd get from their presence would be worth a lot [21:27] <~MikkelPaulson> and we only need 10-20 nationwide [21:27] <+Nuitari> yeah [21:28] <+Nuitari> no manufacturer yet, but a lot of parameters are dependant on the design [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> ESPECIALLY if we're to have interpartisan rallies [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> okay [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> I'll draw something up quick and send it off to you shortly after the meeting concludes [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> just white logo + text on red? [21:29] <~MikkelPaulson> the ship looks classier but it really doesn't help out brand recognition at this point [21:29] <+Nuitari> yeah [21:29] <+Nuitari> and I think we can just say Pirate Party in the text [21:30] <~MikkelPaulson> okay [21:30] <~MikkelPaulson> I'll make it bilingual too, or do two designs [21:30] <~MikkelPaulson> probably one would be cheaper though [21:32] <+Nuitari> maybe 1 side english, the other french [21:32] <~MikkelPaulson> wouldn't that require screen printing? [21:33] <+Nuitari> have to see [21:33] <~MikkelPaulson> I guess screen printing wouldn't be too bad for a flag that's only used for rallies [21:33] <~MikkelPaulson> if it's going to be fixed permanently it'd suck [21:34] <+Nuitari> plus we also need to decide on the size [21:35] <~MikkelPaulson> hm [21:35] <~MikkelPaulson> guess that's dependent on costs [21:35] <~MikkelPaulson> if we arrange carpools from Edmonton to Calgary (and Montreal to Ottawa), can the party reimburse gas costs? [21:37] <+Nuitari> yeah [21:38] <~MikkelPaulson> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/68829/WikiLeaks.pdf [21:38] <~MikkelPaulson> only better [21:39] <~MikkelPaulson> I'd like to hand a stack out at the university tomorrow [21:40] <~MikkelPaulson> then hopefully we can have a firm speakers list by the time the winter term starts [21:43] <+Nuitari> yeah [21:43] <~MikkelPaulson> http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09dBa832i4bSW/610x.jpg [21:45] <+Nuitari> neat [21:46] <~MikkelPaulson> it works all right with one-sided flags too [21:46] <~MikkelPaulson> even with the reversed text [21:46] <+Nuitari> yeah [21:47] <+Nuitari> or we could have a few french flags [21:47] <~MikkelPaulson> yeah [21:47] <~MikkelPaulson> that's what I was thinking [21:48] <~MikkelPaulson> hm [21:48] <~MikkelPaulson> okay, well anything else to add? [21:48] <+Nuitari> no that's pretty much it [21:48] <~MikkelPaulson> fair enough [21:48] <~MikkelPaulson> meeting adjourned [21:48] <+Nuitari> oh [21:49] <+Nuitari> when you speak to EC, ask about if we get money from an affiliate program how that would work [21:49] <~MikkelPaulson> how do you mean? [21:49] <+Nuitari> like Zazzle [21:50] <~MikkelPaulson> right [21:50] <~MikkelPaulson> how is that different from selling our own merch? [21:52] <+Nuitari> we only get a royalty [21:54] <+Nuitari> btw [21:54] <+Nuitari> if you get to talk to someone competent enough to actually answer the questions, write down their info somewhere [21:55] <~MikkelPaulson> heh [21:55] <~MikkelPaulson> will do [21:55] <~MikkelPaulson> I've had a bit of trouble on that front in the past too [21:58] <+Nuitari> anyhoo [21:58] <+Nuitari> keep me posted on EC [21:58] <+Nuitari> i need to go

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