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Esker, Robert wrote:
> Per today’s board discussion on the topic, the following represents a
> working draft of proposed tweaks to the existing transparency policy:
> 
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FeSSw1r3imd6B-Wf2oj5VcwekhNF-jtv5upNh1PTGDc/edit#

Since we are considering changes, why are "discussions around Gold
Member applications" considered confidential information ?

It feels like a pretty important topic, and unlike the other "sensitive
information" examples, it's not immediately obvious why that is
sensitive or legally-restricted.

Gold members are a self-selected group (new members selected by existing
board members), and without checks and balances, self-selected groups
often turn into an aristocracy (picking friends rather than the most
appropriate). Having public discussions around the addition of new
Platinum and Gold members would go a long way to reassure the rest of
the Foundation membership that they are chosen for the right reasons,
and give everyone insight on what the "right reasons" are.

-- 
Thierry Carrez (ttx)