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

[Michael Larkin]

Another problem with the suggestion is that some contributors could do a
very minor correction to the primary contribution and get a listing as
contributor
regards
Michael


On 30 June 2013 16:14, Mark Iliffe <mark at markiliffe.co.uk> wrote:

> 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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