Forum:Transition Network comment

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 * How will you ensure that the principles of "Inclusion and Openness, Enabling Sharing and Networking" (pp 9 - 10), apply to people and networks who share some, though not necessarily all of your aims? (If they are not intended to, can you genuinely claim such attributes?). People and networks beyond your outer ring can of course include not only potential allies but also potential joiners to your network. (p. 7 states:) "The circles around the outer ring represent the strong set of partnerships that continue to be developed. This includes key organisations such as the Soil Association, NEF, Centre for Alternative Technology and so on." 'Partnerships' tend to be with established (or in some cases even establishment) organisations rather than wider (and arguably more open and inclusive) networks, perhaps irrespective of what they may actually have to offer, and so maybe the style here doesn't look entirely compatible with "reaching beyond the usual suspects" (p.9)? For example, to what extent will whatever electronic communication solution you come up with be fully open to any and all potential allies? To what extent will the situation be clear regarding free reuse of content (if you're serious about enabling sharing?) by for example some sort of copyleft type license?

Philralph @ sca21 18:09, 16 August 2008 (UTC) (posted 3 weeks ago)

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