[FFmpeg-devel] [ANNOUNCE] upcoming vote: CC election

[Michael Niedermayer]

Hi Kieran

First before replying, id like to say, that i hope we can resolve this and
in the future work together in a mutually more friendly way.

On Wed, Dec 18, 2024 at 10:18:20PM -0500, Kieran Kunhya via ffmpeg-devel wrote:
> > 1a. Prior context:
> > For a long time FFmpeg booths where organized by various FFmpeg developers
> > like Thilo but also others. They where always announced publically, they
> > surely had a touch of hobbyists and a "non professional" community
> >
> > On NAB 2023 theres a booth paid by VideoLabs, with VideoLabs money to promote consulting on open source projects.
> > it used the FFmpeg name and logo. Without the FFmpeg community knowing about it or approving it.
> > They gave out videolabs buisness cards
> > Kieran and jb where the 2 people from FFmpeg associated with this booth.
> 
> I was not associated with this booth, I merely carried some items to
> assist those constructing.

> Thilo was present on this booth too.

I belive Thilo was merely a visitor, but thats something he would have to confirm.
And i dont want to drag him into this thread as there is (at least currently)
little value in that.


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> It's important for the community to know what address is associated
> with the booth.

I disagree.


> 
> > 2. and the most recent case
> > Nicolas was banned twice from FFmpeg by the CC, Kieran was never banned by
> > the CC
> >
> > If you look at the thread "RFC: complete rework of s337m support"
> > Kieran provocates Nicolas,
> > Nicolas replies quite offensively to Kieran
> > Kieran reports this to the CC
> > and jb and ronald vote for a third ban of Nicolas,
> > ronald states that he would not have voted for a ban if Nicolas apologized.
> >
> > Various people have been offensive, few have appologized, some people have been
> > banned repeatedly, many have never been banned.
> > Bans are often a bad solution but they should be used consistently.
> >
> > I see a bias in the CCs decissions.
> > Some people say there is no bias. My first question, do you see a bias in
> > the CCs decissions ? (as a whole not based on what i write here)
> > And if so what do you plan to do about it ?
> 
> But your opinions in this thread are not biased and are factual?

Everyone sees events from their location and perspective.

thx

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