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=== Why use Open Badges at Sugar Labs ===
=== Why use Open Badges at Sugar Labs ===
We at Sugar Labs have many talented active contributors. Still, historically we have failed to retain them as they have not felt recognized.
We at Sugar Labs have many talented active contributors. Still, historically we have failed to retain them. Other versions and objectives of Open Badges have been implemented, with the same intention of reflecting openly the expertise someone has over a specific project, team or task.
The reflection is one of the main principles embedded on our DNA. Also, the fact that there is graphical work inherently attached to the creation and maintenance of the Badges, the implementation itself maybe considered a collective work of art.
For marketing purposes the Open Badges program is an ideal content producer that can add a bit of seasonal spices to keep our community infrastructure smoothly running while all other teams contribute to each others ends. Distributing usable sustainable libre learning solutions shall be our main common goal.
Sugar labs as a dynamic entity should avoid labor relationships. Insted the "by merith" policy if adopted, serves of funding to those members who has stand out because of their constant contributions to the Community.
and therefore granting Yearly stipends to a few -somehow- selected individuals in ne
Sugar labs has the vision to provide support for the best possible libre software for the young minds.
The mere Membership to an organization with such a vision, should reflect a series of values attached to the "cultura libre" philosophy.
A as a principle for learning. Active contributions to the commons of the community result as
Another considerations Sugar Labs members is that every day there is more evident there are are costs associated with infrastructure. [1]
Sugar Labs Project basically requires:
'''[1] To sponsor any motivated, active individuals in need to continue doing the best they can to support our mission.'''
- For this end I'm leading the initiative of Open Badges (12 Badges in total, 6 with a US$ 500 monthly stipend) totaling US$36,000.
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=== Why have Open Badges with Stipends ===
=== Why have Open Badges with Stipends ===
The beneficiary or "badge holder" can choose to accept our monthly donation or if not in need can also choose to pass it on to any active contributor in need or to give it back to the General Funds account. I volunteer myself to co-manage payments and logistics with Adam and SFC and Ignacio has volunteer to lead the development of the Badges.
The beneficiary or "badge holder" can choose to accept our monthly donation or if not in need can also choose to pass it on to any active contributor in need or to give it back to the General Funds account. I volunteer myself to co-manage payments and logistics with Adam and SFC and Ignacio has volunteer to lead the development of the Badges.
Members and non members of Sugar Labs have recommended the following reading to understand more about the subject of sustainability in Open Source:
"Roads and Bridges: The Unseen Labor Behind Our Digital Infrastructure" by Nadia Eghbal.
2017 Open Badges Pilot
Here are the names for the badges with stipends and their holders I'm proposing for the first year of the model:
Here are the names for the badges with stipends and their holders I'm proposing for the first year of the model:
Under this model and for the first year (03/2017 - 03/2018), each badge could have a US$500/month stipend attached, for a total of US$3,500 per month, totalling US$ 36,000 per year in stipends [2] to Active contributors.
Under this model and for the first year (03/2017 - 03/2018), each badge could have a US$500/month stipend attached, for a total of US$3,500 per month, totalling US$ 36,000 per year in stipends [2] to Active contributors.
= Self Exclusion =
Here is a way to register for exclusion. Add your name to the list if you identify as an active contributors
may be paid by other organisations, or may have to reject any badge because of conflict of interest.
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