FC 2011-07-14 transcript

[21:01] <@MikeBleskie> evening [21:01] <~MikkelPaulson> hey Mike [21:01] <@Rintaran> Hey Mike. [21:02] <@MikeBleskie> I don't think that Vulliez will be here tonight [21:03] <@MikeBleskie> considering what got sent yesterday [21:03] <@Rintaran> Was it anything interesting? I haven't had the chance to read it yet. [21:04] <@MikeBleskie> It was an email asking us to pick up the pace. [21:05] <@Rintaran> Well, I suppose we need to get some sort of a direction going... [21:07] <@MikeBleskie> Well, let us start by maybe brnging up a point he had [21:07] <@MikeBleskie> Which was the VPS, and cutting th project [21:08] <~MikkelPaulson> VPN? [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> I disagree [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> if we cut it, that makes it nothing but a publicity stunt [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> and we're better than thay [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> *that ( [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> sorry, mobile [21:11] <@MikeBleskie> I agree with Mikkel as well. [21:11] <@MikeBleskie> Seeing that Stephane has mentioned we do have a number of subscriptions at this point [21:12] <@Rintaran> Considering we have no other source of income at the moment, I think it would be ridiculous to cut the VPN [21:13] <@Rintaran> I do think that we need to actually push it more instead of less. [21:13] <@MikeBleskie> Then among the rest of the council, it's pretty much decided. [21:13] <~MikkelPaulson> agreed [21:13] <~MikkelPaulson> indeed [21:14] <~MikkelPaulson> and it's already more of a success than Balances Cooyrigjt [21:14] <@MikeBleskie> Mhm [21:14] <~MikkelPaulson> *Copyright [21:14] <~MikkelPaulson> *d [21:15] <~MikkelPaulson> I'm used to typing in landscape mode, but if I do I can't see what you're saying [21:15] <@MikeBleskie> We understand [21:16] <@MikeBleskie> I would also like to mention another project, since Mikkel is here, I think I've mentioned this to (at least) Gray before [21:16] <@MikeBleskie> And it lins very nicely with an ambition that Mikkel had [21:17] <@MikeBleskie> *links [21:17] <@MikeBleskie> May I? [21:17] <@Rintaran> There's no strict agenda for tonight, so go right ahead. [21:18] <@MikeBleskie> Mikkel indcated to me a year ago that he wished to see some sort of cooperation between minor parties in terms of shared broadcast time [21:19] <@MikeBleskie> And that other parties seemed to find the idea interesting. [21:19] <@MikeBleskie> This also led to the debate that happened during the last election. [21:19] <~MikkelPaulson> (be my guest) [21:20] <@MikeBleskie> So [21:20] <@MikeBleskie> There's time to start something new [21:20] <~MikkelPaulson> may s [21:21] <@MikeBleskie> And to me, that involves getting back in contact with these parties, to form a new task group which will act over the period of this parliament [21:21] <~MikkelPaulson> *maybe we can start by making an itemized list of the things that went wrong with the forum [21:22] <@MikeBleskie> Which will identify common goals, democratic ideals, as well as organizational tasks [21:22] <@MikeBleskie> (Which includes identifying what went wrong at the forum) [21:23] <@Rintaran> That would be a great move, but as the debate wasn't streamed, I've no idea what may or may not have happened. [21:23] <@MikeBleskie> and beginning a nonelectoral coalition for #elxn42 meant to use our pool our resources so that we can drive home our issues together [21:24] <@MikeBleskie> I should also mention that the forum was planned ad-hoc in less than a month [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> well, that would be #1 on the list [21:24] <@MikeBleskie> I'm looking for a formal structure. Unfortunately it will not be me that will be able to steer any involvement. [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> streaming, that is [21:25] <~MikkelPaulson> honestly, the reason I haven't pushed to pursue this is because I don't think we're ready for it [21:26] <~MikkelPaulson> we need to be big enough and strong enough and active enough to play with the bi- uh, medium-sized kids [21:26] <@MikeBleskie> Sonsidering the votes we recieved, we need to continue to assert our position [21:26] <~MikkelPaulson> indeed [21:27] <~MikkelPaulson> and I have no intention of breaking off contact now [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> but in my opinion it's too soon to pursue something formal [21:28] <@MikeBleskie> Well, it only takes one or two people to take care of, and contact won't be major until the election looms (approx. 1 year) [21:31] <@MikeBleskie> It should be noted we should call these people now to at least make sure we don't lose that contact [21:31] <@MikeBleskie> Or very soon [21:32] <@Rintaran> I agree. We should e-mail or call them. Maybe setup a cental location for the parties to discuss and plan together. [21:34] <@MikeBleskie> But not right now in partcular [21:34] <@MikeBleskie> *particular [21:37] <@Rintaran> So... What shall be the next topic of discussion for the night? [21:38] <@MikeBleskie> I'm unsure. [21:39] <@Rintaran> Well, there really hasn't been much activity on the forums or anything lately. [21:39] <@Rintaran> I guess most people are on summer hiatus. [21:39] <@MikeBleskie> Indeed [21:40] <~MikkelPaulson> sorry, my connection has been up and down [21:40] <@MikeBleskie> Even steven Harper's taking time to act in Murdoch Mysteries [21:41] <@MikeBleskie> I really have nothing to add. [21:41] <@MikeBleskie> Actually, I'll be right back. [21:56] <@Rintaran> Well, seeing how there's been nothing for a bit. I guess we'll call the meeting officially. [21:57] <@MikeBleskie> ...just as I get back. Agreed.

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