On Dec 19, 2007 1:08 PM, Aaron Griffin <aaronmgriffin@gmail.com> wrote:
On Dec 19, 2007 1:01 PM, Travis Willard <travis@archlinux.org> wrote:
On Dec 19, 2007 1:56 PM, Leslie P. Polzer <leslie.polzer@gmx.net> wrote:
Why not? Are you marked as inactive?
I can declare myself to be so, if it helps.
Sounds like you're trying to shirk responsibility here. I have to agree with Callan here. If you're active, you should note ignore the voting threads - it's part of the responsibilities of the TUs. If a person doesn't want to do this, doesn't want to be part of the group and simply wants to pump out packages it's probably a better idea to run your own custom repo instead of being part of what should be a democratic group.
It depends on one's view of a TU's duties. Mine obviously differ considerably from yours. I cherish the friendship amoung TUs, but I currently confine myself to contributing the little bit here and there. One might call it following the "half a TU is better than none" philosophy.
If I approached my paid job with the attitude of "doing half my work is better than doing none of my work" I'd be fired in a heartbeat, replaced by someone who'd do the whole job - I don't like that kind of attitude personally.
However, seeing as how this is an elected volunteer position, the dynamic is different - you won't get 'fired' as a TU for only maintaining packages and never voting, for instance, although that seems to be what the original starter of the thread would like to start as a policy. It's been a while since I've read the bylaws, so I have no idea of whether it explicitly states that TUs have to vote, but I'd be surprised if that isn't the case, since quorum is expected.
From the by laws: A TU may declare themselves inactive, for instance if they are going on vacation, by sending a message to tur-users. TUs are expected to step down altogether if they plan on becoming inactive for a period longer than 2 months. It is expected that while inactive, a TU is unable to maintain packages and partake in normal TU activities.
Furthermore, according to the AUR Guidelines wiki page, a TU is defined: The Trusted User (TU) is a member of the community charged with keeping the AUR in working order. He/she maintains popular packages, and votes in administrative matters. A TU is elected from active community members by current TUs in a democratic process. TUs are the only members who have a final say in the direction of the AUR.