Re: [Fsuk-manchester] Domain Names

[Tim Dobson]

Lucy wrote:
> Rather than creating yet another split in what is already a very small
> niche, would it not be better to do what we can to keep our group
> together with fsuk?

Well said! We are currently a relatively small group and obviously we 
should be careful to avoid further fragmentation.
In terms of the fsuk.org domain, I would love for Manchester Free 
Software group to be come engaged with Libre Planet (was FSUK), however 
I feel that we would be well suited to having a loose and open 
association with Libre Planet(was FSUK), whilst hosting our own resources.

I would suggest that by having our own domain, fsug.org, we would strive 
to alleviate any issues

> While we don't know what the aims of fsuk are, 

I'm hoping Matt will make this clearer, though his recent mails have 
certainly improved this issue.

> we also don't fully know what the aims of our group are yet either.

This is true. I hope once we have a permanent chairman that they will 
quickly and cohesively address this issue the best in the best possible way.

> I think that it would be desirable if we could create a dialog between
> us and Matt to establish exactly what his plans are.

I see this is already under way however I hope that matt keeps us 
updated about Libre Planet as things move fast in these decisive times.

> I think we should only split away if it becomes obvious that our plans do not 
> match his and I don't think we are at that point yet.

I think you are exaggerating the opinions here. I for one have no desire 
to "split away" from Libre Planet and Matt. Indeed, Matt's input is 
often extremely useful and beneficial to the group and I am sure we will 
also reap the benefits of Libre Planet.

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