[CIMC-work] Fwd: [imc-us-process] Thoughts on Network Conflict Resolution Process

[Chris Kaihatsu]

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From: Garth Liebhaber <garthliebhaber at care2.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 15:16:24 -0600
To: imc-us-process at lists.indymedia.org
Subject: [imc-us-process] Thoughts on Network Conflict Resolution Process
Reply-To: "A process discussion list for U.S.-based IMCs" <imc-us-process at lists.indymedia.org>

hi gang, 
I have been reflecting upon the recent situations of imc 
conflict, particularly on S.F. and Indybay, as well as the 
ongoing problems in DC of women tiring of sexist 
behavior.  I also took note of John W.'s sentiment in his 
recent letter in which he resigned his inclination to serve 
as moderator.  to paraphrase, he expressed the sentiment 
that a need for a binding conflict resolution mechanism by 
the imc NETWORK seems to be a need.

I am beginning to think that we need some sort of 
mechanism.  There seems to be some very destructive 
conflicts that are crippling separate indymedia projects.  
while I think individual collectives should be the first to 
solve their problems, when this is not happening, the 
Indymedia project in general takes a hit.  It is not fair to 
the people outside of the collectives, particularly to the 
more immediate communities that use the sites.

I don't have a specific proposal in hand, but I think this is 
a very appropriate list to express this thinking and to 
foster discussion.  I think we can also take a look at our 
principles as guiding posts.  

Much like the free speech vs. fair speech debates, I think 
we need to be careful of letting the project be hi-jacked 
by abusive people.  If conflicts/complaints are consistantly 
not being resolved within collectives, and we continue to 
see them migrate to the inter-network lists, I think we 
need to be able to respond in a more solid way.

Solidarity is a two way street.

ciao,
garth
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