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Name: Alan Bruce<br>maemo.org: qole - http://maemo.org/profile/view/qole/<br>Corporate affiliation: none relevant to Maemo<br><br>Introduction:<br>I am a prolific poster on ITT. If you have spent any time browsing those forums, you've seen my posts. If you want more information, please see my profile on maemo.org.<br><br>Motivations:<br>Another well-known community member asked me to stand for the Community Council. I replied that I participated enough in the community as it is, and I wasn't interested in "entangling myself in politics and bureaucracy" for the meager rewards that this position would entail.<br><br>My encourager made me look again at my reasons for not standing, and they started to look petty and selfish. He also was very complimentary, and I can't resist a good ego-stroke.<br><br>He replied (in part):<br><br>"I see your points, but... I would [like to] see enthusiastic, well-liked people in Council member positions... I see you as someone who has really made Maemo a better place. Yes, you have done this without being in a 'leadership' role, but (a) I'm certain that many people view you as a 'leader' already; (b) how cool is it to garner a position where your attitude and actions will motivate other users to follow suit..."<br><br>"[I]f you truly want to see Maemo become a world-class platform, then... Well... I do think you'd make a good Council member based on the type of person you are, what you mean to the Maemo community, and how you might inspire others to think outside of the box."<br><br>So I will put my name up for a position on the Maemo Community Council, and you, the community, can decide if you really want me there.<br /><hr />Make your Messenger window look the way you want. <a href='http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650733' target='_new'>Express Yourself!</a></body>
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