MESSAGE
| DATE | 2003-05-04 |
| FROM | Dave Williams
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Re: Proposed PR process resolution
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I would suggest separating those resources that are internal (intended
for members) and external (intended for public consumption). Guess
which category would be under the supervision of Public Relations?
This stuff is organization 101. I bring it up to address concerns about
just how real NYLXS is. Anyone can write scathing letters about Jay or
Brett anytime they want to, BUT they cannot put an NYLXS imprint on
their message using this system. They write as themselves, private
citizens, and can reference their work with NYLXS but cannot write on
behalf of the organization. Simple enough.
Now, if NYFairUse is a part of NYLXS then any public statements directly
connected to NYFairUse have to go through PR. If there is no
relationship between the groups then anything goes. If you think this
is censorship, guess what -- you are right! It's the kind of censorship
that every half-assed organization has, that prevents a company's
president from getting up on a podium and saying "I'm the President of
Microsoft, and I like having sex with livestock! We all do, at out
annual company animal sodomy picnic!"
Yes, it's unfortunate that things like common sense need to be reduced
to formal procedures and codes of practice, but then common sense isn't
especially common. Either way, most groups regard being safe as better
than being sorry -- especially where accountability is concerned. If
someone speaks on behalf of an organization, the entire organization is
liable for their words and conduct. In a perfect world when you show up
for a new job you wouldn't have to sign any documents and read any
policy manuals. Due to the imperfections I perceive in the world around
me, I find myself deeply concerned that NYLXS has so few controls in
place. Unless they do, and nobody told me about it -- but that in
itself is a sign of systemic failure!
On Sun, 2003-05-04 at 07:28, Mike Richardson - Jounal Committee NYLXS
wrote:
> Not everthing on the calander and annonce list needs to be sent to all the
> media. All of it needs to be proofreaded befor being sent. I would add
> any messages to or about Jay, Brett, NYFAIR USE(whatever name used) be
> appoved by a vote of the Board before being sent inculing replys.
> > > > > > Proposal, submitted for revision, rejection or comment:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If anyone wishes to make a public statement (print, electronic, etc.) on
> > > > > > behalf of NYLXS, an NYLXS committee, or a group affiliated with NYLXS
> > > > > > under the NYLXS banner it must first be submitted to NYLXS Public
> > > > > > Relations. In addition to checking the presentation (grammar, spelling,
> > > > > > etc.) via an open process (all revisions submitted to the author prior
> > > > > > to publication, for author's approval), statements will be routed
> > > > > > according to provided instructions. Examples include "immediate
> > > > > > release" (twenty-four hour minimum turn-around time), "by May 10"
> > > > > > (predetermined deadlines), as well as specified recipients or recipient
> > > > > > lists/categories (tech media, local/federal government distribution,
> > > > > > etc.).
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This would guarantee consistency and professionalism in all public
> > > > > > manifestations of the organization. It would also satisfy the need for
> > > > > > an efficient and effective distribution process. Members wishing to
> > > > > > represent themselves independent of NYLXS are under no restrictions, of
> > > > > > course.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The account for PR distribution should be something like
> > > > > > "announce-at-nylxs.org" or "director-at-nylxs.org", and not attached to a
> > > > > > specific individual within the organization.
> >
> > ____________________________
> > NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
> > Fair Use -
> > because it's either fair use or useless....
> > NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
> >
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NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
Fair Use -
because it's either fair use or useless....
NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
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