[Consortium] Recent contentious activity on the consortium and LA* lists

[Ivica Ico Bukvic]

Consortium members and fellow Linux audio enthusiasts,

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the Linux Audio Consortium.

As you may be already aware, recently we have had an uptick in 
contentious correspondence among broader community members that has 
spilled over into community's mailing lists. Please note that I am not 
here to elaborate on this contentious activity nor on who or what may be 
right or wrong. Instead, allow me to use this opportunity to remind you 
of the purpose and the role of the Consortium.

As a volunteer-run initiative, the Consortium's sole goal is to support 
all constructive efforts related to promoting and strengthening Linux as 
a compelling platform for audio-related work. To this end, we support 
the community by providing online resources, including our website and 
mailing lists, as well as by promoting the conference.

When it comes to member projects, allow me to emphasize that the 
Consortium does not take sides and that we have neither the interest nor 
the capacity to manage conflict. Similarly, while member projects are 
welcome and encouraged to share our logos and link to our page, we do 
not approve of any statements of implicit or explicit endorsement by the 
Consortium without the prior review and approval by the Consortium's 
leadership.

Lastly, please note that we will take every reasonable measure in our 
power to ensure that the communication channels maintained by the 
Consortium volunteers remain constructive and civil. Therefore, we will 
without hesitation moderate posts and suspend memberships from any 
member whose participation does not meet these criteria.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best,

Ico

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Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A.
Director, Creativity + Innovation
Co-Director, Human Centered Design iPhD
Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology

Virginia Tech
Creative Technologies in Music
School of Performing Arts – 0141
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-6139
ico at vt.edu

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