I have some questions in regard to this motion: 1. Who decides if a member is promoting enough of a "positive public image" to be considered in good standing. 2. Who decides if a member is working to "enhance its good name and reputation"? What does this work consist of? 3. Define the term "contributing to its operations" please. Wouldn't you say that maintaining websites and working to place data online is already "contributing to its operations"? It is my considered opinion that this motion is repetitious of matter already contained in the Bylaws of the USGenWeb Project and only places a broader intrepretation on the guidelines already contained therein. This would only serve to open the door wider to potential abuse and allow more intrepretation of the Bylaws to suit whatever the "whim" of the moment is. Ginger gingerh@shawneelink.com -----Original Message----- From: Tim Stowell <usgw1nc@yahoo.com> To: BOARD-L@rootsweb.com <BOARD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, June 05, 2000 12:44 AM Subject: [BOARD-L] Motion 00-16 - Good Standing >The motion below made by Maggie and seconded by >Barbara is numbered 00-16 is and is now open for >discussion: > >I move to adopt the following standing rule; > >"It is the responsibility of each member of The >USGenWeb Project to demonstrate membership in good >standing by; promoting a positive public image of the >project, and working to enhance its good name and >reputation, and contributing to its operations. In >addition, members must respond promptly to email, >actively support researchers' efforts to find >information, maintain their website with appropriate, >up-to-date content, and serving as a good example of >the guidelines and standards of The USGenWeb Project." >