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Why did Jimmy Wales put himself in a position within his own organization where others can kick him out? (Or am I missing something and is this not the case..?
by bondarchuk 6y ago
Why did Jimmy Wales put himself in a position within his own organization where others can kick him out?
(Or am I missing something and is this not the case..?)
- brighton36 6y agoThe goal of the institution is to objectify those who command its hierarchy. It's assumed to be possible to do. And in this assumption, we are led to be hopeful for an enduring service.
- raxxorrax 6y agoI fear that such an "objectification" would change the mandate of Wikipedia as soon as some subjects are installed. > Stallman's concept specifically included the idea that no central organization should control editing. Can you imagine that I have the feeling that some people might have a problem with that and see it differently and explicitly like to go back to old times of the classical encyclopedia?
- brighton36 6y agoOf course. These are ostensible goals. The goals don't have to be realized, in order for the hope to appear.
- specialist 6y agoWhat governance models would prevent this kind of coup? Ever since two beloved co-ops (PCC, REI) were privatized, I've been eager to learn about more durable, resilent models. Are there case studies of other orgs to study?
- im3w1l 6y agoThe catholic church is an old organization.
- badconvincer 6y agoChick-fil-a, Elon Musk inc. immediately come to mind. Just keep it in private hands, the grubby profit minded masses don’t belong in some enterprises, non-profit or not.