[Osmf-talk] OSM Foundation sign-up at SotM 2013

[Mark Iliffe]

Hi Jonathan,

I disagree with both sentiments, however, the first bit about discounting at SoTM I'll leave to the local committee and those with more power on these matters.

As for a membership based on edits, this discounts those that have worked on the wiki, server and other elements of our wider community. These elements are much harder to quantify in terms of effort and contribution, however, are vital to drive the editing of the map. 

Best,

Mark

On 30 Jun 2013, at 15:14, Jonathan <bigfatfrog67 at gmail.com> wrote:

> On the subject of joining the foundation at SotM, is it possible to offer a discounted membership to those with a significant number of edits?  Either during the conference or at any time?
> 
> I joined the foundation to support it but really OSM's true members are those who edit it not those who pay money, going forwards I'd like to see more meritocracy in membership and rewards based on edits.
> 
> Jonathan
> (bigfatfrog67)
>   
> On 30/06/2013 14:53, Rob Nickerson wrote:
>> Hi Henk,
>> 
>> cc: SotM Team, OSM Foundation Board
>> 
>> A couple of months back we discussed the idea of having some way to join the OSM Foundation at SotM2013. You noted that we have not done this in the past as there has never               been the time to organise it in the mad rush in the weeks leading up to the conference.
>> 
>> Can I therefore ask that you raise this idea with the Board early (as in, now) so that they can decide whether they would like to have a sign-up stand / poster / lightning talk.
>> 
>> Remarks:
>> How would you like to promote membership (the "why I should join" bit)?
>> Would a discount if you join during the conference be possible/desired?
>> Should this extend to non attendees?
>> Will a Board member be able to bring a laptop specifically for the purpose of signing people up to OSM Foundation (e.g. online purchase of membership)?
>> Is offline purchase of membership an option (e.g. Cash) and will the Board need a secure place to hold cash?
>> If accepting cash, which currencies will you accept? 
>> Regards,
>> Rob
> 
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