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14	14	* [[Open Clinical>>url:http://www.openclinical.org/]]
15	15	* [[Open Everything>>url:http://www.northatlanticbooks.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781583944431]] ... and so on.
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17		-I would like to collaborate with the OSI community to formulate a set of criteria through which the OSI could usefully build upon its role as the primary touchstone "brand of trust" for designating **//genuine "open source" production and distribution//**, in a world where "open" branding has become ubiquitous (good) and ambiguous (not good). Of course, it's been wonderful to see the concept proliferate, but what's there to do about "[[openwashing>>url:http://opensource.com/business/14/12/openwashing-more-prevalent]]"? I suggest there's no better-placed entity than the OSI to establish a certification program for "open source" claims beyond the software realm. The OSI could strategically and pro-actively build upon the derivative logo arrangement that was worked out (after-the-fact and a little haphazardly) with [[OSHWA>>url:http://www.oshwa.org/2012/10/17/co-existence/]] to proactively come up with a series of OSI logos derived from the primary logo, for OSI-certified "openness" in domains other than software. This remains to explore and disscuss, and I understand that it's a non-trivial proposal. With your vote, I commit to working with others to formulate the concept with various options, and to help facilitate thoughtful consideration. I also commit, of course, to accepting a considered decision by the members and Board to not pursue such a direction.
	17	+I would like to collaborate with the OSI community to formulate a set of criteria through which the OSI could usefully build upon its role as the primary touchstone "brand of trust" for designating **//genuine "open source" production and distribution//**, in a world where "open" branding has become ubiquitous (good) and ambiguous (not good). Of course, it's been wonderful to see the concept proliferate, but what's there to do about "[[openwashing>>url:http://opensource.com/business/14/12/openwashing-more-prevalent]]"? I suggest there's no better-placed entity than the OSI to establish a certification program for "open source" claims beyond the software realm. The OSI could strategically and pro-actively build upon the derivative logo arrangement that was worked out (after-the-fact and a little haphazardly) with [[OSHWA>>url:http://www.oshwa.org/2012/10/17/co-existence/]] to proactively come up with a series of OSI logos derived from the primary logo, for OSI-certified "openness" in domains other than software. This remains to explore and discuss, and I understand that it's a non-trivial proposal. With your vote, I commit to working with others to formulate the concept with various options, and to help facilitate thoughtful consideration. I also commit, of course, to accepting a considered decision by the members and Board to not pursue such a direction.
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19	19	== Enhance the Free/Libre/Open Works (FLOW) Syllabus ==
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