Carl Malamud wrote:
Hi Brian -
I agree with the first part ("seek multiple proposals when possible
and appropriate"). However, we may disagree on the last part ("transparent
as possible"). My formulation would be "transparent" without the
qualifier. Transparent with a qualifier == opaque.
The more opaque the leadership is, the harder it is to keep keep a system
in place where anybody can participate, including participation by email
(one of our hallmarks).
Carl,
I disagree with your assertion.
Transparency is an important tool - but it is a tool, not the mission.
There are instances where one has to choose between transparency and
other valuable properties, like making the process work at all, or
making it possible to make the process work in a manner acceptable to
the laws of the land.
I would definitely not want a stronger statement than "as transparent as
possible".
Harald
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