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

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 -- 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(a)vt.edu www.icat.vt.edu www.performingarts.vt.edu l2ork.icat.vt.edu ico.bukvic.net