In preparation for making such a request I thought I'd just share an impression. As the Board has become more open over the past few years, that started long ago and has accelerated recently, the community is more and more exposed to the thoughtful way the Board deals with various issues that come before it. The Board demonstrates broad understanding of issues, creative ideas about how to solve problems, and much care to not step on the toes of those doing the work. All of this is great for the community but as a side-effect it encourages the community to want to bring issues before the Board for its consideration because its feedback would bring new perspectives with consideration of the possible impacts far and wide within the project to the particular issue. At the same time we often see issues come before the Board that are routinely met with a "this isn't the Board's business" sort of reaction. And I understand that often issues aren't in the domain of things the Board is tasked with "deciding." It also sends a message to the community to get on with it and make decisions without feeling the need to get the Board's approval on everything. This has the opposite effect of discouraging the community from raising issues with the Board. So, I'd like to see the Board be open to accepting requests for advice even when it might not be an issue the Board is tasked with deciding. Perhaps those asking for help from the Board could make it more clear in their statement of the issue that they are just asking for advice and are not asking the Board to make a final decision about something. I see this as an opportunity for more engagement between the Board and the community as well as a way for the Board to contribute without an iron fist. It won't be long before such a request arrives on your doorstep. John _______________________________________________ advisory-board mailing list advisory-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/advisory-board
