This is my attempt to keep track of all the CFVs, RFDs and other such goings on that are generated by the wonderful creation that is uk.net.news.*. It isn't an official committee page (although I think something very much like it should be), so don't trust my word for anything critical, go check uk.net.news.announce. It was last updated on 26/07/2003. All errors/mistakes/screw-ups/free beer should be sent to Lt. Cmdr. Jim, who may just do something about it (oh, and plese try to make it not look like spam, or it might get deleted by mistake. Ta)
The following votes are active:
| Name | Type | Opened | Closes | Message ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Charter of uk.telecom.mobile | Charter Change | 22/07/2003 | 09/08/2003 | cfv1-charter-uk.telecom.mobile-20030722171106$5bf2@clw.cs.man.ac.uk |
All CFVs close at midnight -1s on the day in question, except where otherwise mentioned.
Names as links are Mailtos to request a balot paper.
UKVoting's official status page holds a list of all current CFVs, and their progress.
The following votes/Fast-Tracks/whatever are closed, but are in the process of counting/appeals/just sitting aound/whatever:
| Name | Type | Opened | Closed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uk.people.bdsm.creative | Create Unmod | 20/06/2003 | 11/07/2003 | FAILED: 13:2 Appeals close 26/07/2003 |
Names as links point to the Google archive copy of the results, where available.
All appeals should be sent to control@usenet.org.uk
UKVoting's official status page holds a list of all unresolved CFVs, and their progress.
The following Fast-Tracks are proposed and open to objections, which should be sent to Control at control@usenet.org.uk:
| Name | Type | Posted | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | --/--/---- | --/--/---- |
Names as links point to the Google archive copy of the announcement.
The following Fast-Tracks have failed, and so can proceed either to vote within 10 days, or to a further RFD.
| Name | Type | Failed By | Last CFV date |
|---|---|---|---|
| term limits on co-opted Committee members | Guideline | >6 objections | --/--/---- |
| definition of "term of service" | Guideline | >6 objections | --/--/---- |
The following are RFDs for which a Votetaker has been applied for, but no CFV has yet been issued.
| Name | Type | Intent Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Guidelines (Rules Changes) | Guideline | 09/07/2003 |
| uk.comp.security.firebrick | Create Unmod | 16/07/2003 |
| uk.net.providers.aaisp | Create Unmod | 16/07/2003 |
Links as names are to Google archive copies of the RFD. The intent date entry is the date on which the notice of intent to call a vote was posted to uk.net.news.announce by Control.
UKVoting's official status page holds a list of all intended CFVs, and their progress.
The following are active RFDs:
| Name | Type | Version | First Issued | Last Issued | Fast-Track - Vote | Guillotine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uk.music.notation | Create Unmod | 1st | 24/07/2003 | 24/07/2003 | 03/08/2003 - 02/09/2003 | 22/10/2003 |
| Amend the rules relating to fast track objections | Guideline | 1st | 22/07/2003 | 22/07/2003 | 01/08/2003 - 31/08/2003 | 20/10/2003 |
| uk.people.support.bullying | Remove Group | 2nd | See Note 1 | 22/07/2003 | 01/08/2003 - 31/08/2003 | See Note 1 |
| Amend the voting guidelines (petition for ROD) | Guideline | 1st | 10/07/2003 | 10/07/2003 | 20/07/2003 - 19/08/2003 | 08/10/2003 |
| uk.org.chibli | Create Unmod | 1st | 06/06/2003 | 06/06/2003 | 16/06/2003 - 16/07/2003 | 04/09/2003 |
| Moderate uk.people.support.bullying | Moderate | 1st | 23/05/2003 | 23/05/2003 | 02/06/2003 - 02/07/2003 | 21/08/2003 |
| uk.people.living-the-dream | Create Unmod | 1st | 23/05/2003 | 23/05/2003 | 02/06/2003 - 02/07/2003 | 21/08/2003 |
| uk.media.tv.bigbrother | Create Unmod | 1st | 22/05/2003 | 22/05/2003 | 01/06/2003 - 01/07/2003 | 20/08/2003 |
The Fast-Track/Vote entry lists the minimum and maximum (10-40) day period for discussion. The Guillotine entry lists the 90 day cutoff after which the Committee may force a vote.
RFDs highlighted in green are over 10 days old, and so may proceed to vote or fast-track. Those highlighted in red are over 40 days old and therefore cannot proceed (unless the proponent had already contacted Control/a VT as applicable). They are included for a sense of continuity and will be removed after a month.
Names as links point to the Google archive copy of the RFDs.
Note 1: Although listed as a 2nd RFD, the 1st had already expired. There is consequently a timing question I need to ask the Committee
The following have all been the subject of votes or successfull Fast-Tracks within the last 3 months, and so are locked (unless the Committee says otherwise).
| Name | Type | Finished | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| uk.rec.audio.vinyl | Create Unmod | 17/07/2003 | 17/10/2003 |
| uk.net.providers | Create Unmod | 14/07/2003 | 14/10/2003 |
| uk.comp.security | Create Unmod | 14/07/2003 | 14/10/2003 |
| uk.people.consumers.ebay | Create Unmod | 30/06/2003 | 30/09/2003 |
| uk.net.beginners | Create Moderated | 24/06/2003 | 24/09/2003 |
| uk.org.ukuug | Remove | 28/05/2003 | 28/08/2003 |
| Amend the Voting Procedures (Role of UKVoting) | Guideline | 19/05/2003 | 19/08/2003 |
| Amend Voting Procedures (Various Changes) | Guideline | 18/05/2003 | 18/08/2003 |
I'm assuming in this that the reference in the Guidelines to the "Fast Track Notice" refers to Control announcing the success of the Fast-Track.
This section covers any other time-related announcements by the Committee (intentions to co-opt, etc) that don't fit into any of the above categories.
The Committee is currently considering whether to coopt a new member following the resignation of Jack Howard, and we have a few possibilities in mind. If anyone has any constructive suggestions to make in this regard (or even wishes to volunteer), then they should write to us at committee@usenet.org.uk.
The ChangeLog now covers roughly the last month, rather than from the dawn of time.
Previous changes can be found here.
All queries to Jim, who may or may not respond.
This is not a difinitive source of information. Users should check uk.net.news.announce, the UK Usenet Committee website and the UKVoting website as required. Not a significant source of fibre. All work Copyright Lt. Cmdr. Jim, drop me a line if you wnat to use it, the answer is probably yes.