[New-imc] Springfield IMC response to Principles of Unity

[Marc Sanson]

> Principles of Unity 
> 1. The Independent Media Center Network (IMCN) is based upon principles of
> equality, decentralization and local autonomy. The IMCN is not derived
> from a centralized bureaucratic process, but from the self-organization of
> autonomous collectives that recognize the importance in developing a union
> of networks. 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 2. All IMC's consider open exchange of and open access to information a
> prerequisite to the building of a more free and just society. 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> [3. All IMC's respect the right of activists who choose not to be
> photographed or filmed.] 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 4. All IMC's, based upon the trust of their contributors and readers,
> shall utilize open web based publishing, allowing individuals, groups and
> organizations to express their views, anonymously if desired. **see
> appendix: Open Publishing document (still in proposal phase, at this
> address:
> <http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/00
> 170> 7.html) 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 5. The IMC Network and all local IMC collectives shall be not-for-profit. 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 6. All IMC's recognize the importance of process to social change and are
> committed to the development of non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian
> relationships, from interpersonal relationships to group dynamics.
> Therefore, shall organize themselves collectively and be committed to the
> principle of consensus decision making and the development of a [direct,
> participatory democratic process] that is transparent to its membership. 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 7. [All IMC's recognize that a prerequisite for participation in the
> decision making process of each local group is the contribution of an
> individual's labor to the group.] 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 8. All IMC's are committed to caring for one another and our respective
> communities both collectively and as individuals and will promote the
> sharing of resources including knowledge, skills and equipment. 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 9. All IMC's shall be committed to the use of free source code, whenever
> possible, in order to develop the digital infrastructure, and to increase
> the independence of the network by not relying on proprietary software. 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 10. All IMC's shall be committed to the principle of human equality, and
> shall not discriminate, including discrimination based upon race, gender,
> age, class or sexual orientation. Recognizing the vast cultural traditions
> within the network, we are committed to building [diversity] within our
> localities. 
> The Springfield IMC agrees with and supports this principle.
> 
> 
> 
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