[seedig] On recent discussions

[Sabajete Elezaj]

Sorina I appreciate and support all hard work and transparency you put in
this community through years. I hope these discussions will bring the best
in community!

On Mon, 16 Dec 2019 at 14:02, Danko Jevtović <danko at jevtovic.rs> wrote:

> Sorina, well said!
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> Thank you for your hard work and dedication, I recognize the value you are
> bringing and support you!
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> Danko
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> *From:* seedig <seedig-bounces at lists.rnids.rs> *On Behalf Of *Sorina
> Teleanu
> *Sent:* Friday, December 13, 2019 8:25 PM
> *To:* Seedig <seedig at rnids.rs>
> *Cc:* ExCom <execom at seedig.net>
> *Subject:* [seedig] On recent discussions
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> Dear SEEDIG community,
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> A lot has been happening recently on this list and within SEEDIG, and I
> believe it is time for me to try to clarify and react to a few things.
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> But, first, I kindly ask everyone to bring back respect and trust on this
> list, and avoid breaking the boundaries of common sense and engaging in
> ad-hominem attacks. Recent and previous discussions have made many
> uncomfortable, and what was supposed to be a space for open discussions and
> dialogue has become a place which is alienating people. I trust this will
> soon change.
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> *1. Partial elections for the Executive Committee*
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> To start with, I would like to thank the Election Committee for the work
> they have done over the past few months. Especially considering that, as we
> all saw on the list, Committee members and observers did not have an easy
> task.
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> As already announced by the Election Committee, according to the Terms of
> reference (ToR), the election process should be re-initiated from the start
> (with all its phases, from the creation of a new Election Committee,
> through new nominations, and to the voting process). By default, the
> Executive Committee is supposed to continue its mandate in its current
> composition. As Chair, I have called for a meeting to discuss the next
> steps with my colleagues; you will hear more after this meeting.
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> *2. Recent discussions*
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> Several direct and indirect accusations have been made recently regarding
> transparency, inclusion, and good governance (among others) within SEEDIG.
> These were carried out on the list, in other public spaces, and in
> undisclosed communications with SEEDIG sponsors and partners. Many of these
> accusations have been targeted at me directly.
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> The ability of this community to speak its mind and point to any flaws
> they find in SEEDIG processes is something I find valuable. As long as this
> is done in a respectful, realistic, open, and constructive manner. I am
> ready at any point to stand up for SEEDIG and its principles, which many of
> my colleagues and I have done our best to uphold over the past five years.
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> Flaws in SEEDIG processes and governance may have appeared, and this is
> part of the growth of any initiative. But I strongly reject all accusations
> of intentional lack of transparency, inclusiveness, and democracy, as well
> as any manipulation within the Executive Committee and the SEEDIG community
> at large. I invite all those who have made these accusations to back them
> up with facts.
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> I have been at the centre of many discussions and accusations recently. I
> believe that my work speaks for itself, so I will try to avoid engaging in
> a debate on any alleged wrongdoings at the moment. But I ask those who have
> been pointing fingers at me and my work to look carefully at whether they
> uphold the principles they accuse me of breaching.
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> Finally, I would like to thank all of those who have stood up for SEEDIG
> and have expressed their support for a constructive approach to addressing
> the challenges the initiative and the community are facing currently.
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> I once again invite the community to uphold the spirit of SEEDIG and use
> this space constructively to tackle the many complex IG issues in the
> region, instead of engaging in ad-hominem attacks, unfounded accusations,
> and engaging in activities undermining the very existence of SEEDIG.
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> Best,
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> Sorina
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