[New-imc] IMC ISTANBUL 24 june 2002

Mon Jun 24 11:12:17 PDT 2002

----- Original Message ----- 
From: B. Y. 
To: Bart 
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 12:00 PM
Subject: IMC Istanbul

Hi Bart,
At least, I am sending the documents below.
Please check them if they are ok or not.
thanks

baris

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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.

IMC Istanbul group, so far has argued a lot upon the above cited principles and is ok with them in general. To get a more comprehensive look you might have a look at our list archives (which are mainly in Turkish).

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.

Also we are ok with this principle/ideal.

[3. All IMC's respect the right of activists who choose not to be 
photographed or filmed.] 

This also is ok.

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/00170
7.html)

We agree upon this proposal too. We also think that practice will tell more on how to progress.

5. The IMC Network and all local IMC collectives shall be not-for-profit. 

We are ok with this sin-quos-none, too.

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.

Yes, in a way thats why IMCs are for we suppose.

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.]

This is also a generally acceptet 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. 

Yes, this will help increase our frequency and energy.

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.

This is also a good must.

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.

Then lets begin doing it!

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IMC MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA - DRAFT
Each IMC and Global Working Group is expected to:

  Agree in spirit to the NIMC Mission Statement and Principles of Unity,

  We do.

  b. Have a committed membership substantial enough to sustain a functional 
  IMC, 

  Seemingly, we are ok with this, too.

  c. Have open and public meetings (no one group can have exclusionary 
  "ownership" of an IMC), 

  We did this for a couple of times (in spite of hot summer); our next open meeting will supposedly take place in the first week of July; to give a better shape to what was accomplished so far.

  d. Work toward developing a local Mission Statement or Statement of Purpose. 
  Network Mission Statement may be adopted or used on an interim basis, 

  We want and hope so.

  e. Establish and publish an editorial policy which is developed and 
  functions through democratic process, and with full transparency, 

  This we hope to have sent in June-2002.

  f. Agree to the use of Open Publishing as described in the NIMC Editorial 
  Policy [editorial collective comments: "We did agree that the term "Open 
  Publishing" was one that is still being defined by the Global Network 
  Collective, and we would wait and see what the results were before rewriting 
  this criteria], 

  We do.

  g. Adopt a decision-making policy that is in alignment with consensus 
  principles which include open, transparent and egalitarian processes, 

  We always work in this way.

  h. Have a spokesperson(s) willing and capable of participating in the global 
  decision-making process and meetings as a rotating liaison/representative, 
  with a clear understanding of the responsibilities that come with this role, 

  This can temporarily be Barkin Karsli ( barkinkarsli at yahoo.com ) .

  i. Participate in the key IMC Network Communication Methods that pertain to 
  the health and vitality of the Network and that contribute to the work of 
  the IMC. Assure that at least one person from your local IMC participates 
  at any given time on the IMC-Communications list, 

  This can temporarily be Baris ( yeldiren0 at hotmail.com )

  j. (NOT FINALIZED): Have no official affiliation with any political party, 
  state or candidate for office (comments: but individual producers have 
  freedom to do whatever they like and local IMCs can "feature" stories about 
  various political parties and initiatives), 

  We understand the sensitivity on this and are not against this not-finalised-yet principle.

  k. IMCs shall in no way engage in commercial for-profit enterprises. [We 
  could add: The IMCN is committed to the decommercialization of information 
  and will disassociate from any local IMC that decides to become a for profit 
  media corporation.] 

  Yes.

  l. Display a 3local version2 of the IMC 3i2 logo on your website and 
  literature. 

  This will hopefully be as soon as these bureaucratic processes do finish.

  m. Include the IMC Network current 3Cities List2 on your site, preferably on 
  the front page.

  Yes.

  NETWORK MEMBERSHIP
  1. Network Membership is open to any group that accepts the above 
  criteria for membership. In the case of several requests from the same city 
  or region, we will encourage them to meet and work together. 

  Yes.

  2. Network Membership in the NIMC will be confirmed by the New IMC 
  Working Group, which is accountable to IMC-Process and ultimately to the 
  NIMC decision-making process.

  Yes.

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