Commission to Reform WPLUG - Revision history

Centinel: /* Reform Package 3 Ideas */ Cleared up a point about valuation.

2013-12-04T16:44:45Z

Reform Package 3 Ideas: Cleared up a point about valuation.

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	* The WPLUG treasurer should establish an official WPLUG Litecoin wallet.		* The WPLUG treasurer should establish an official WPLUG Litecoin wallet.
	* At business meetings, the treasurer should report WPLUG's Litecoin balance in addition to its bank account balance.		* At business meetings, the treasurer should report WPLUG's Litecoin balance in addition to its bank account balance.
	* The treasurer should monitor market conditions related to Litecoin and advise the board of directors appropriately.		* The treasurer, or someone he appoints, should monitor market conditions related to Litecoin and advise the board of directors appropriately.

	==== Justin's Suggestions: Market Guidelines ====		==== Justin's Suggestions: Market Guidelines ====

	* Save our Litecoins unless you absolutely have to spend them. Unlike the US dollar, which becomes less valuable over time, ~~cryptocurrencies~~ become more valuable over time.		* Save our Litecoins unless you absolutely have to spend them. Unlike the US dollar, which becomes less valuable over time as more dollars are printed, Litecoin will become more valuable over time because only a finite number of Litecoins will ever be created.
	* People can buy, sell, and trade Bitcoin and Litecoin at cryptocurrency exchanges. Some popular exchanges include Coinbase (my favorite), Bitstamp, and BTE-e.		* People can buy, sell, and trade Bitcoin and Litecoin at cryptocurrency exchanges. Some popular exchanges include Coinbase (my favorite), Bitstamp, and BTE-e.
	* Most exchanges don't allow Litecoin to be sold for US dollars since Litecoin isn't very popular. Therefore, if you'd like "cash out" our Litecoin investment, trade the Litecoins for Bitcoins and then sell the Bitcoins.		* Most exchanges don't allow Litecoin to be sold for US dollars since Litecoin isn't very popular. Therefore, if you'd like "cash out" our Litecoin investment, trade the Litecoins for Bitcoins and then sell the Bitcoins.

Centinel: /* Justin's Suggestions: Market Guidelines */

2013-12-04T16:21:18Z

Justin's Suggestions: Market Guidelines

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	* Watch the news for headline stories related to Bitcoin. When Bitcoin gets exposure, such as a government hearing, it often causes a lot of first-time users to buy BTC, which drives up the price.		* Watch the news for headline stories related to Bitcoin. When Bitcoin gets exposure, such as a government hearing, it often causes a lot of first-time users to buy BTC, which drives up the price.
	* Consequently, a lot of these first-time users sell their holdings shortly afterward when they realize that Bitcoin isn't their golden ticket to prosperity.		* Consequently, a lot of these first-time users sell their holdings shortly afterward when they realize that Bitcoin isn't their golden ticket to prosperity.
	* For whatever reason, people who want to sell Bitcoin usually do it on the weekend. If you have to sell, do it during the week.		* For whatever reason, people who want to sell Bitcoin usually do it on the weekend, which temporarily drives down the price. If you have to sell, do it during the week.

	== Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals ==		== Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals ==

Centinel: /* What is mining? */

2013-12-04T16:19:52Z

What is mining?

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	==== What is mining? ====		==== What is mining? ====

	In cryptocurrency mining, computer operators compete against each other for the privilege of processing each block of Bitcoin transactions and earning its processing fees. They work to solve a very difficult math problem, and the person who solves it first gets to process the block. Therefore, the more processing power you have, the more competitive you are in Bitcoin mining.		In cryptocurrency mining, computer operators compete against each other for the privilege of processing each "block" of Bitcoin transactions and earning its processing fees. They work to solve a very difficult math problem, and the person who solves it first gets to process the block. Therefore, the more processing power you have, the more competitive you are in Bitcoin mining.

	(Each block is posted to a public ledger of transactions called the blockchain. Miners refer to the blockchain to make sure that every transaction is legitimate.)		(Each block is posted to a public ledger of transactions called the blockchain. Miners refer to the blockchain to make sure that every transaction is legitimate.)

Centinel: /* Members */

2013-12-04T16:03:57Z

Members

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	* Vance Kochenderfer		* Vance Kochenderfer
	* Joseph Prostko		* Joseph Prostko
			* Stanley Slomberg

	== Meeting Logs ==		== Meeting Logs ==

Centinel: /* Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals */

2013-12-04T16:03:37Z

Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals

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	== Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals ==		== Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals ==

	-WPLUG has business meetings too often; we recommend having them every other GUM instead of at every GUM.		* WPLUG has business meetings too often; we recommend having them every other GUM instead of at every GUM.
	-WPLUG holds GUMs too often: we recommend having them every other month instead of every month.		* WPLUG holds GUMs too often: we recommend having them every other month instead of every month.
	-During our "off-months," WPLUG should have a social event.		* During our "off-months," WPLUG should have a social event.
	-Generally, each month should have one activity, be it a GUM or a social event. However, some months could have two events, such as a GUM ''and'' a separate celebration for Software Freedom Day.		* Generally, each month should have one activity, be it a GUM or a social event. However, some months could have two events, such as a GUM ''and'' a separate celebration for Software Freedom Day.
	-In the interest of consistent programming, each GUM and its corresponding off-month should hold to a particular theme. For instance, someone could give a presentation about becoming involved with the Linux community at a GUM, and the following month, we could have a "hackathon" where we work on a community project.		* In the interest of consistent programming, each GUM and its corresponding off-month should hold to a particular theme. For instance, someone could give a presentation about becoming involved with the Linux community at a GUM, and the following month, we could have a "hackathon" where we work on a community project.

Centinel: /* Reform Package 3 Ideas */ Cleared out old discussion and made way for cryptocurrency discussion.

2013-12-04T16:03:15Z

Reform Package 3 Ideas: Cleared out old discussion and made way for cryptocurrency discussion.

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Centinel: /* Reform Package History */ Updated RP3 description.

2013-12-04T14:17:29Z

Reform Package History: Updated RP3 description.

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	'''Reform Package 2:''' WPLUG's general direction, to be presented at February 2013 GUM.		'''Reform Package 2:''' WPLUG's general direction, to be presented at February 2013 GUM.

	'''Reform Package 3:''' ~~Focus TBD~~. To be presented ~~TBD~~.		'''Reform Package 3:''' WPLUG's operational policy, such as frequency of meetings and how to manage WPLUG's Litecoin assets now that we participate in cryptocurrency mining. To be presented at January 2014 GUM.

	== Reform Package 3 Ideas ==		== Reform Package 3 Ideas ==

Centinel: /* Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals */ Updated with the results of our meeting last night.

2013-12-04T14:14:38Z

Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals: Updated with the results of our meeting last night.

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	== Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals ==		== Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals ==

	~~None~~ at ~~this time~~		-WPLUG has business meetings too often; we recommend having them every other GUM instead of at every GUM.
			-WPLUG holds GUMs too often: we recommend having them every other month instead of every month.
			-During our "off-months," WPLUG should have a social event.
			-Generally, each month should have one activity, be it a GUM or a social event. However, some months could have two events, such as a GUM ''and'' a separate celebration for Software Freedom Day.
			-In the interest of consistent programming, each GUM and its corresponding off-month should hold to a particular theme. For instance, someone could give a presentation about becoming involved with the Linux community at a GUM, and the following month, we could have a "hackathon" where we work on a community project.

Patbarron at 02:33, 2 December 2013

2013-12-02T02:33:09Z

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 That's why I think we're better off using a paid venue as long as we can afford to do so.
 == Accepted Reform Package 3 Proposals ==
 None at this time

Centinel: /* Event planning */

2013-11-27T14:31:59Z

Event planning

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	Limiting GUMs to one speaker seems like a good idea. However, we'd need to have a reliable group of backups ready to go in case the presenter isn't able to come. Since I can't think of any outside parties that would have that level of interest in WPLUG, I think we should consider ourselves the backups. With our combined knowledge, there probably aren't many topics we couldn't fill in for. Let's let others do the heavy lifting in GUMs this year so we can focus on ironing out WPLUG's ongoing problems.		Limiting GUMs to one speaker seems like a good idea. However, we'd need to have a reliable group of backups ready to go in case the presenter isn't able to come. Since I can't think of any outside parties that would have that level of interest in WPLUG, I think we should consider ourselves the backups. With our combined knowledge, there probably aren't many topics we couldn't fill in for. Let's let others do the heavy lifting in GUMs this year so we can focus on ironing out WPLUG's ongoing problems.

	Social events are only as good as the number of people there. Since our turnout isn't quite where we'd like it to be, maybe we can work with other local groups to hold joint social events. For that matter, I don't see anything wrong with planning joint meetings, either: ~~say~~, if we ~~ever~~ wanted to take up Bitcoin again, ~~maybe~~ we could ~~agree to~~ meet the Pittsburgh Bitcoin Users down at the BeerHive.		Social events are only as good as the number of people there. Since our turnout isn't quite where we'd like it to be, maybe we can work with other local groups to hold joint social events. For that matter, I don't see anything wrong with planning joint meetings, either. Either way, more people would be there and it might help us get around our venue limitations: we simply use someone else's. For instance, if we wanted to take up Bitcoin again, we could meet the Pittsburgh Bitcoin Users down at the BeerHive.

	If the Event Committee is willing to take these ideas and run with them, I'm perfectly fine with that. This is merely a discussion forum.		If the Event Committee is willing to take these ideas and run with them, I'm perfectly fine with that. This is merely a discussion forum.