[pp.int.general] PPI GA Prague / Video Conference System for remote delegates

[Rok Andrée]

First of all i would like to point out that i am a programmer and a big,
big fan of free and opensource software and have pushed for the inclusion
of these points into the main part of the Slovenian PP program.

Now to the point. PPI is at a tipping point and seeing how the GA is again
in Europe (i strongly pushed for non-eu GA, but as to my information CZ was
the best choice) anything but a perfect system that enables delegates not
on site to participate *fully and equally* will probably be the* final straw
*. Non-European delegates can probably confirm this.

To this effect we require a very, very good software that will enable
proper moderation* and work without fail.* Even if we went with audio only,
mumble (like skype) is a very, very bad option as it does not enable
moderation. For this *we require a professional system* because this is no
longer a group of people drinking beer and debating but a real situation
with real stakes. A audio+video system that shows the live streams from
not-on-site-attendants at the event is much preferred as it helps with the
feeling of cooperation and inclusion. And remember the main and most
important purpose of PPI is to bring pirate parties together.

I would suggest to the board that when selecting the software to use it
focuses on *level of inclusion, reliability and ease of use.* Cost and
cross-platform and cross-system support should be of secondary
consideration.

(installing flash, using it and uninstalling it really isn't that big of
a deal. *Free Software is a vision not a religion. Holding to your ideals
at all costs is counter productive. Be flexible.)*

Maybe paying a professional to guarantee the success of this video
conference mite not be a bad idea.

Lp
Rok Andrée
Piratska stranka Slovenije - Slovenian Pirate Party



On 28 December 2011 00:17, Felipe Sanches <juca at members.fsf.org> wrote:

> All I get when trying to login is a fully black page. By looking at the
> page source code I see the following text message: "This page requires
> Flash Player version 10.2.153 or higher."
>
> Flash version 10 uses the AVM2 virtual machine which is currently not
> supported by GNASH. If you have the action script source code  of this tool
> you may be able to recompile it so that it uses the AVM1 virtual machine
> that is implemented by GNASH. Otherwise, this proves to be incompatible
> with software freedom principles and will potentially end up blocking the
> participation of a parcel of our audience. Even worse than that: it would
> selectively block only people who is trully commited to software freedom.
> Blocking participation based on political values does not seem a wise move,
> so I urge you to reconsider the usage of this tool. I guess that using
> mumble may work and will surely be a healthier solution to our needs.
>
>
> happy hacking,
> Felipe Sanches
> Garoa Hacker Clube - São Paulo, Brazil
> http://garoa.net.br/
>
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