[Actionchix] Stepping out of magazine process

Thu Sep 20 01:20:18 UTC 2007

Hi folks,

I think it's great that there's so much enthusiasm for the magazine idea.  The general consensus that's emerged has been to make it more inclusive, rather than woman-centric.   I get fired up thinking about putting in a lot of volunteer work explicitly for helping other women, but feel ho-hum about a more universal project.  I didn't realize I'd feel so strongly about it.  

I'll certainly keep the magazine in mind when doing writing on tech topics, but am going to drop back off the actionchix list for now.

best regards,
Strata

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---- Original message ----
>Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 11:24:10 -0700
>From: "Selbak, Rolla N" <rolla.n.selbak at intel.com>  
>Subject: [Actionchix] Linux Chix mag - Open call for all volunteers (editors, designers, approvers, translators) - Closes Saturday Sept. 15th  
>To: <actionchix at linuxchix.org>
>
>Hey all,
>
>While we're waiting for our Drupal setup for the Linux Chix mag, I
>thought we could get started on forming our groups for the mag.  The
>groups are: "Editor Team", "Design Team", "Translator Team", "Approver
>Team".
>
>*Note: keep in mind that the below content probably needs editing itself
>before it is posted on the Drupal site as part of the guidelines and
>such.  I don't profess to be the greatest writer  :) 
>
>
>Contents
>---------
>1. Team Roles & Responsibilities
>2. Joining more than one group
>3. Pros and Cons of joining
>4. How to Volunteer
>5. Note on Teams working together
>
>
>1. -- Team Roles & Responsibilities --
>
>Formed teams are free to change the name of their team to something more
>fun of course  :)
>
>"Editor Team" - the Chix we will depend on for editing all the articles
>that are submitted and approved.  They have a knack for molding engaging
>and proper writing.  These are the grammar, vocab and spelling
>connoisseurs (<- yes I had to look this spelling up).
>
>"Design Team" - the Chix we will depend on for the design of the mag.
>The layout, obtaining/creating the art we will use (if each publication
>will have a theme for instance), and the overall appearance of the mag.
>These are the Georgia O'Keeffe's out there who would love to contribute
>their talent to this mag.
>
>"Translator Team" - the Chix we will depend on for translating the
>articles.  It is not expected that every single article be translated to
>every possible language.  However it would be nice to translate at least
>some articles to the language of any contributor who is interested in
>sharing an article with an audience of their respective language(s).
>These are the multi-linguists who are able to communicate with a global
>audience.
>
>"Approver Team" - in essence, the editor-in-chief team.  The Chix who
>will make the big approving decisions for accepting articles, giving the
>go on the layout and look of the mag, and having the final say on
>releasing the publication.  Their role is not to dictate, but rather to
>manage and facilitate.  They should regularly hold open, Linux Chix
>votes on things like design and theme of the monthly publication.  I
>suggest that this group not be more than 5 (odd numbers are always good
>for voting purposes).  If we get more than 5 volunteer submissions, an
>open vote will be held with each candidate voicing why she feels she is
>qualified.
>
>Later on, we will probably have a "Writer Team" for the regular columns
>we choose to have.  This isn't included in this particular open call for
>now.
>
>
>2. -- Joining more than one group --
>
>All the groups, except the "Approvers", are not mutually exclusive.
>This means you are free to join the Editor, Design and Translator teams
>all at the same time.  The "Approvers" (or editors-in-chief) have to be
>exclusive obviously, since we don't want a case where a person approves
>her own article, design and translation  :)
>
>
>3. -- Pros and Cons of joining --
>
>Keep in mind that joining these teams means you are willing to dedicate
>a portion of your valuable time to helping create, nurture and maintain
>the Linux Chix mag.  
>Cons: added (and sometimes heavy) responsibility to your careers and
>daily lives.  
>Pros: you get to be part of the first ever Linux Chix mag in history!!
>
>
>4. -- How to Volunteer --
>
>Simple - email me the group(s) you'd like to volunteer for.  
>
>The volunteering call will close next Saturday Sept. 15th.  If you miss
>the deadline, don't worry.  Later, you can email the respective teams
>and ask to join  :)  The goal here is to just get the groups started.
>
>At the end of the volunteer call, I will post the names and associated
>groups to this list, and you can tell me if I missed your name or
>incorrectly placed you.  
>
>If there seems to be too many cooks in the kitchen (i.e. get 100
>designer volunteers), then we'll have to take an open vote.  We'll see
>if this is needed when the time comes.
>
>
>
>5. -- Note on Teams working together --
>
>Forming the teams is the first step.  Each team will be its own entity.
>How the team is managed is totally up to the team itself.  Use the most
>open and equal means you can, in the spirit of Chix unity and open
>source.  If a team chooses a leader, for instance, make sure she is
>democratically elected.  If you choose to all be equal in roles, then
>make sure you have a good system in place for when there are hung votes
>or disagreements in decisions.
>
>How the teams will interact will be step 2.  I will send out my
>suggestion later on, and see what people think.
>
>I am so proud that we are all doing this, and I can't wait to show the
>world that the Linux Chix can create an educational, entertaining and
>first-rate open source mag using the open source spirit, and breaking
>down the gender biases and barriers.  A magazine by Chix for all.  (and
>no more servers 'going down' adds!  :p )
>
>
>rs
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