[New-imc] Re: [Imc-japan] IMC JAPAN new-imc internal deadline Mon 31.03.2003 01:00 GMT

[andro genius]

hey boud and everyone, that sounds great,a solid
deadline 4 us to jam,even if it comes from above,its
great news,,,,,,,,,,can we decide for
interface?everyone got color schemes,and the idea
still is to have the possiblity to have top image as
an editorial from the people as well,whether it is a
journalist sending pix from
iraq,palestine,afhan,,,,etc..or a pic from tokyo or
anything concerning real-time issues(this is
art-ivism) and where r we for editorial
process..............many people want to join,prof
journalist from around the world>japanese<but find imc
jp not working yet,can we re-charge now,that we have
deadline..........meaning life
line.........consenses.........
akubi has been the main tech so far,r u ok w/ data
base now?can we have special link for feature
article,that goes in newswire and editorial list to
have it open for people to submit feature article?
and boud, does this mean we can use imc for
video/sound upload? 4/5 is a very important day 4
peace........can someone japanese come tuesday 2-3pm
to shibuya fm>we do radio program 4 peace< to give imc
info to the public?we do 55 sec spots on every hour 4
the peace and 4/5 2 hour special 4 parade and rally,so
good if imc jp is there 2.......i will send now
example of scheme,tell me if u like then we can go
forward to have our site............w/ accurate grass
roots,journalism,,looking good 4 the people.peace and
respect,androgenius
ps...... sheri from imc>washington< writes to say so
good luck for speedy process..... 






--- boud <boud1 at wp.pl> wrote:
> Hi everyone, $B:#F|$O!"(B
>   i'm delighted to say that IMC Japan looks ready
> for internal new-imc
> approval!
> 
> IMC JAPAN new-imc internal deadline Mon 31.03.2003
> 01:00 GMT 
> 
> Their answers to the principles of unity and
> membership criteria,
> including mission statement and editorial policy,
> are here in Japanese:
> 
> $BF|K\8l$K!'(B
>
http://japandada.bandwidthcoop.org/newswire/display/47/index.php
> 
> and in English below.
> 
> Their main mailing list is here:
>
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listwork/imc-japan
> 
> The archives can be read uncorrupted here:
>
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-japan/2003-February.txt
>
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-japan/2003-March.txt
> etc.
> 
> (mailman 2.0.13 corrupts iso-2022-jp into
> pseudo-random Chinese...)
> 
> and they have some "emergency" specialised lists,
> see:
>
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-japan/2003-March/000840.html
> e.g.
>
http://www.mail-archive.com/decide%40tokyoprogressive.org/
> 
> $B$^$?!"$M!*(B
> $B%P%&%I(B
> 
> 
>
############################################################
> --------------------------------
> 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.
> 
> We understand the principles above; we agree and we
> will actively encourage
> other collectives in our area to organize and join
> the IMCN.
> 
> 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.
> 
> Knowledge is power, power to the people.
> 
> 3. [All IMC's respect the right of activists who
> choose not to be
> photographed or filmed.]
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> 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
>
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/00087
> 4.html
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> 5. The IMC Network and all local IMC collectives
> shall be not-for-profit.
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> 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.
> 
> Agreed.  Our collective's decision-making process
> will be by consensus
> based on modified consensus.  The following
> definition was found on IMC
> Melbourne's site:
> Modified Consensus Decision-making (this applies to
> sub-collectives
> [sub-working-groups] as well as the collective as a
> whole):  A facilitator
> will be chosen at the commencement of a meeting.
> After discussion the
> facilitator will check for Consensus.  If consensus
> cannot be reached the
> first time, further discussion occurs.  The
> facilitator then checks for
> consensus again.  If there is still no consensus,
> the facilitator will call
> for a vote on the proposal.  A 75% vote will pass
> the proposal.
> 
>  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.]
> 
> Labour contribution to, and consistent involvement
> with Indymedia Japan, are
> prerequisites for participation in the collective's
> decision-making
> process.  To vote in the collective's overall
> decision making process it is
> required that individuals have attended at least 2
> of the last 4 face-2-face
> meetings.  Entry to the overall decision-making
> process of the collective is
> open to anyone and at any time via active
> participation in
> sub-working-groups.
> 
> 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.
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> 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.
> Agreed.
> 
> 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.
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
> [THIS IS THE CURRENT DRAFT OF THE IMC MEMBERSHIP
> CRITERIA.  FUTURE DRAFTS
> WILL BE SENT AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.]
> 
> 
> 
>
############################################################
> 
> IMC MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA - DRAFT Each IMC and Global
> Working Group is
> expected to:
> 
> a. Agree in spirit to the NIMC Mission Statement and
> Principles of Unity,
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> b. Have a committed membership substantial enough to
> sustain a functional
> IMC,
> 
> We currently have a core membership of 14 people who
> attend all F2F meetings
> here in Tokyo.  We've also had F2F meetings with
> people in Osaka and people
> in other areas of Japan have expressed an interest. 
> We anticipate that IMC
> 
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