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... ... @@ -1,0 +1,48 @@ 1 +**Introduction** 2 +\\Hello, I'm Salt, here, there, everywhere! Below is a brief 3 +introduction and case for why you should consider me for the OSI 4 +board, during the 2021 election cycle. 5 +\\**Why I am running** 6 +\\The OSI is a leading voice when it comes to the conversation 7 +surrounding free/libre/open culture and values. It is currently at a 8 +point of inflection, transitioning from an (almost) entirely 9 +volunteer-driven organization, to one with an Executive Director and 10 +paid staff. 11 +\\At a time like this, it is crucial to maintain a connection to the 12 +grassroots community efforts that made today's open source landscape 13 +possible. Whatsmore, during these unsettled times, there are 14 +opportunities to draw a course towards an even brighter future. 15 +\\Over the past half-decade or so, I have become more and more 16 +interested in the policies surrounding technology. During this 17 +pursuit, there have been numerous signs of a rising public awareness 18 +regarding the struggles surrounding open ideals. 19 +\\Addressing these policies is a wicked problem, and one that will 20 +impact all of us. The OSI has both the history and gravity to further 21 +engage with this conversation. I would lend my time and energy to 22 +these efforts in the hopes that it does so, while considering the 23 +widest spectrum of supporters. 24 +\\\\**What I bring to the OSI** 25 +\\My background and interest has mostly extended from the daily use of 26 +Linux-based systems since 1996. Growing up with the open, but 27 +connected, model, has shaped my world view, and I want to bring that 28 +perspective to the OSI. 29 +\\Additionally, I have quite a bit of experience facilitating and 30 +participating in community discussions. Over the past 15 years, I have 31 +been a core organizer of: conferences, FLOSS projects, hackerspaces, 32 +LUGs, start-ups, and even a university sailing club. 33 +\\Among those endeavors, and others, I have honed the skills, and 34 +learned the value of, listening, processing, combining, so that 35 +details can emerge which would otherwise be missed. 36 +\\Bringing this attention to the OSI during such a pivotal moment is an 37 +opportunity that does not come around every day. It would be an honor 38 +to help with the transition and progression towards a more open world. 39 +\\\\**Additional Details** 40 +\\Beyond what I've mentioned above, here is the tagline which I have 41 +been using for some time: 42 +\\/?/ Kilted Globetrotter, 43 +Free/Libre/Open Advocate, 44 +and Lifelong Hacker /?/ 45 +\\More information, including links to various profiles around the web, 46 +can be found on my website: 47 +\\[[https:~~/~~/www.altsalt.net/>>url:https://www.altsalt.net/]] 48 +