[57north-discuss] 57N taking political positions

[Robert McWilliam]

On Thu, Jul 10, 2014, at 09:28 PM, Iain R. Learmonth wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 09:24:13PM +0100, Robert McWilliam wrote:
> > As much as I might agree with the sentiment I'd rather the space wasn't
> > taking a stance on any political issues. I think being as apolitical as
> > possible[1] is the only way to be inclusive. 
> 
> Two of the directors of the space are on the Open Rights Group Supporter
> Council.

And three of the directors work for Aberdeen University - have we taken
a stance to agree with Aberdeen University? What 57N collectively
does/agrees with/says is different from what individual or groups of
members or directors do. 
 
> We have run cryptoparties.
> 
> We have organised cryptography related workshops.

I see a big difference between sharing information on technology (part
of the founding purpose of the space) and campaigning on political
issues. 

Robert

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