| Re: [microprofile-wg] [VOTE] "Self-Service" MicroProfile Shirts |
I think it's implied, but +1 (Microsoft).
+1 (IBM)ThanksEmily
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 4:07 AM Reza Rahman <reza_rahman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Upon good advice from the Eclipse Foundation and the realization that it
took me at least a week to check with my own marketing, branding and
legal folks, I am extending this vote to the 31st of May.
Please help resolve this matter so we can move on to execution on the
marketing work that benefits us all. If you are indifferent or
ambivalent, casting a 0 vote at least adds clarity.
On 5/16/2023 4:47 PM, Reza Rahman wrote:
> Folks,
>
> As you are aware, there are members that would like to print
> MicroProfile branded shirts with their own budget. Such shirts still
> need to respect corporate brands that are carefully regulated.
> Furthermore, the Eclipse Foundation has been very clear about it's
> guidelines in not permitting swag with both the MicroProfile logo and
> corporate logos, whomever prints such swag. For the Foundation, this
> is violation of trademark terms.
>
> The proposed solution is to have an approved design that allows for
> "self-service" MicroProfile shirts that work within these reasonable
> and pragmatic constraints. I've outlined the solution in the attached
> abstract mock-up. We can print a nice large MicroProfile logo in the
> front of the shirt and clearly list working group member names in the
> back with dates without using any logos. The Eclipse Foundation logo
> will be on the sleeve. The approved design will be made available on a
> self-service website like Zazzle, etc for anyone to "buy" a shirt.
>
> It is advisable that all MicroProfile members run this solution by
> their marketing, branding, and legal teams before casting a formal
> vote. Note that the final design will be sent to the Foundation for
> review and approval prior to making it available for production.
>
> A steering committee representatives vote is requested on this matter.
> Please respond with +1 (positive), 0 (abstain), or -1 (reject). Any
> feedback that you can provide to support your vote will be appreciated.
>
> This vote will be open for seven days, so it will end on May 23rd,
> 2023. The approval of the proposal requires a super-majority positive
> vote of steering committee members. There is no veto. Community input
> and votes are welcome. However, only the votes delivered by steering
> committee representatives will be counted.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Reza_______________________________________________
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Emily
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