[OSList] Purpose
Michael Herman
michael at michaelherman.com
Fri Jan 29 17:18:00 PST 2021
At the bottom of the latest FAQs at
https://openspaceworld.org/wp2/oslist/oslist-faq/
I see this...
Welcome to the OSLIST!
Updated March 18, 2004 Please email any additions or changes to
ChrisCorrigan?
<http://www.openspaceworld.org/cgi/wiki.cgi?action=edit&id=ChrisCorrigan>(
http://www.chriscorrigan.com) mailto:chris at chriscorrigan.com
<chris at chriscorrigan.com>
Updated April 7, 2010 Please email any additions or changes to
HaroldShinsato?
<http://www.openspaceworld.org/cgi/wiki.cgi?action=edit&id=HaroldShinsato> (
http://shinsato.com) mailto:harold at shinsato.com <harold at shinsato.com>
So I think that’s a 2010 version.
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 17:11 Peggy Holman via OSList <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
> One addition resource that speaks to the questions you raised Tony. For a
> period, Chris Corrigan sent out an email of OSlist FAQ’s put together by a
> group.
>
> I’ve copied below the last time I show it sent — 5/21/02. I think it is
> still quite accurate, though the tech stuff is out of date. It even
> mentions the OSlist Poet Laureate. :-)
>
> Peggy
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> On May 21, 2002, at 5:59 PM, Chris Corrigan <chris at chriscorrigan.com>
> wrote:
>
> What with the recent virus hoax, now is as good a time as any to resend
> the FAQ...see section 5 for etiquette on posting virus warnings!
>
> Chris
>
>
> Welcome to the OSLIST Frequently Asked Questions List
>
> Contents:
>
> 1. What is Open Space Technology?
> 2. What is OSLIST?
> 3. How do I change my list settings?
> 4. Is the list archived and publicly accessible?
> 5. What is the etiquette for posting to OSLIST?
> 6. Dealing with viruses
> 7. What other online discussion forums are there for Open Space
> Technology practitioners?
> 8. Where can I find out more about Open Space Technology?
> 9. What is OSonOS?
> 10. Does the OSLIST really have a Poet Laureate?
>
> This FAQ has been prepared to outline some of the “givens” around the
> OSLIST, the online list for Open Space Technology practitioners. This
> FAQ does not represent the official position of the OSLIST membership,
> but rather, is the result of observation and participation by a few list
> members who had the passion to create a FAQ.
>
> 1. What is Open Space Technology?
>
> You'd be surprised how contentious a question that one can be. Over the
> years on OSLIST list members have gone through spells of defining Open
> Space Technology both explicitly and implicitly. In fact one of the
> benefits of being subscribed to this list is that over time a definition
> will emerge for each individual that makes sense.
>
> Having said that, in 2000 a group of list members wrestled with the
> challenge of crafting an Open Space Technology definition that was 25
> words or less, and among the results were the following:
>
> “Open Space is based in the belief that organizations and communities
> run on passion and responsibility. It allows groups of any size to
> self-organize around what they really care about to get things done.”
> -- Peg Holman
>
> “Open Space Technology is a natural communication process that
> recognizes that people take responsibility to pursue what they are
> passionate about, and it ensures that what is important to each
> participant will be discussed." -- developed by a small group during
> Birgitt Williams' Open Space training workshop in Halifax May 15-18,
> 2000
>
> That is the short answer. How this happens is the interesting part
>
> Open Space Technology meetings begin with all the participants sitting
> in a circle, and no items on the agenda. The meeting opens with an
> agenda setting exercise following which the group self-organizes into
> smaller discussion groups. Discussion group conveners are responsible
> for providing a report of the discussions, which is immediately added to
> a book of proceedings. At the conclusion of the meeting, or very
> shortly thereafter, participants receive a copy of the proceedings
> including all of the discussion groups’ reports and any action plans
> that were developed.
>
> Open Space Technology meetings operate on four principles and one law.
> The principles are:
>
>
> * Whoever comes is the right people
> * Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened
> * When it starts is the right time
> * When it's over it's over
>
> And the law is known as The Law of Two Feet (sometimes referred to as
> "The Law of Mobility"). It states that “If you find yourself in a
> situation where you are neither learning or contributing, go somewhere
> where you can.”
>
> As a result, Open Space Technology meetings are characterized by
> self-organization and high degrees of freedom for participants.
>
> If you want to know more about Open Space Technology visit the site of
> the international Open Space Technology community at
> http://www.openspaceworld.org (a companion site to this list) where you
> can find an Introduction to OST in many languages and resources and
> links to other materials about OST on the Web.
>
> For the record, Open Space Technology was developed by Harrison Owen, a
> Maryland USA based consultant who was searching for a way to create
> better meetings after hearing that the best parts of a conference he
> organized were the coffee breaks. Open Space Technology meetings are
> still known for capturing the "buzz" that permeates the gathering and
> turning it towards action. Open Space Technology meetings have been
> held with groups as large as 1200 and as small as 5.
>
> Harrison wrote "the book" on Open Space Technology, called "Open Space
> Technology: A User's Guide" which serves as an important articulation of
> the mechanics and meaning of the process. In 2002, 37 Open Space
> Technology practitioners contributed to a book called "Open Space: a
> User's non-guide" which is a compilation of some fascinating
> foundational thinking about Open Space, gleaned entirely from
> conversations on the OSLIST.
>
> * Link to the User's Guide:
> http://www.openspaceworld.com/literature.htm
> * Link to the User's Non-guide:
> http://www.globalchicago.net/ost/nonguide.html
>
> 2. What is OSLIST?
>
> OSLIST is the international mailing list for Open Space Technology
> facilitators and those interested in the process. It is a lively forum
> with 347 members (as of January 23, 2002) and generates around 10-15
> messages per day, during its most active times.
>
> 3. How do I change my list settings?
>
> To join OSLIST, or to change your settings, visit
> http://listserv.boisestate.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=oslist&A=1 and fill out
> the form. You may also unsubscribe using this page.
>
> You may also join OSLIST by sending a message to the following address:
> listserv at listserv.boisestate.edu. IN THE BODY of this message type ONLY
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> for instance, signatures, addresses, etc.).
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> mail containing useful information about OSLIST including how to
> unsubscribe. It's worthwhile saving this treasure!
>
> If you have any problems, our list moderator is Murli Nagasundaram. He
> is at murli at boisestate.edu . Murli helps out with any technical issues
> that need to be resolved with the list, but he does not "moderate" in
> the traditional sense of filtering messages. All messages mailed to the
> LISTSERV are posted to the list.
>
> 4. Is the list archived and publicly accessible?
>
> Yes, the list is archived, and all material posted to the list is also
> posted to the archive. The archive is publicly accessible, so you may
> wish to keep this in mind if you choose to post to the list.
>
> The archives can be read and searched by visiting
> http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
>
> From time to time, discussions and postings to the list find their way
>
> into other forms, such as the User's Non-Guide, onto websites, or
> forwarded to others who are not on the list. List members should be
> aware that posts to the OSLIST are public, and posting to the list is
> generally understood to mean that your thoughts are okay to be shared
> with the rest of the world.
>
> If you would like to use material that has been posted to the list,
> please quote the source of the material, and maybe let that person know
> how you are using their words.
>
> 5. What is the etiquette for posting to OSLIST?
>
> There are no hard and fast rules about what to post to OSLIST, but in
> general people appreciate the following:
>
> * Questions about working with Open Space Technology
> * Answers to relevant questions
> * Stories about Open Space Technology meetings
> * Poems (there is a regular poetry contest that happens every six
> months or so)
> * Notices of upcoming Open Space Technology training or conferences
> * Resource material that may be of interest to Open Space Technology
> facilitators
> * Opportunities and calls for OST facilitators.
> * Introductions from new subscribers
> * Discussion about theories and ideas that can help to improve the
> understanding and practice of Open Space Technology
> * Experiences working with Open Space Organizations
> * Accounts of other ways of "opening space.".
> * Posts in languages other than English are acceptable. OSLIST has
> readers who speak Cantonese, German, Swedish, Danish, Mandarin,
> Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Spanish and French
> among others and items have been posted in several of these
> languages in the past.
>
> In general, OSLIST users seem to prefer that people avoid the following:
>
> * Attachments. Please either post these to a website and provide the
> link to the list, or ask people to indicate if they wish to receive
> them off list. Viruses are sent as attachments, and so most people
> will routinely delete them if they are not sent personally.
> * Flaming. We are a pretty congenial group, and flaming is
> relatively unknown amongst us. It would be nice to keep it that
> way. If you have negative things to say about individuals it would
> be appreciated if you could keep them off list.
> * Virus warnings. If you absolutely feel the need to post a virus
> warning to the list please ensure that the warning is not a hoax by
> first checking with the Symantec AntiVirus Centre at
> http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
> * Please try to avoid sending messages in HTML. Plain text is
> preferred on this list. All mail browsers have this option.
>
> It must also be said that the jury is still out on small personal notes
> of appreciation or support to individuals. Some feel that these are a
> waste of bandwidth and add to an increasingly heavy personal email
> load. Others feel that personal messages of support sent to the list
> provide valuable affirmation to individuals by recognizing them within
> the worldwide community of Open Space Technology practitioners. It's
> best to use your own judgment on this. If you do post notes like this
> to the list, be aware that the reception of others may be mixed.
>
> 6. Dealing with viruses
>
> Like many email lists, the OSLIST is vulnerable to viruses being
> circulated by its members. This does happen from time to time. While
> there is no fool proof way to stop viruses being sent to the list, there
> are a couple of things you can do to avoid being affected by viruses.
> There is an excellent FAQ on dealing with email viruses at (
> http://www.onenw.org/bin/page.cfm?pageid=14 ). This includes
> instructions for making Microsoft Outlook safe.
>
> In addition, OSLIST users have offered the following pieces of advice:
>
>
> * Never open an attachment from an email sent to the list, even if it
> comes from a source you know and trust. If you are curious about an
> attachment, ask the sender to send it to you off list.
> * Don't use Microsoft Outlook as your email reader. Choose Eudora (
> http://www.eudora.com ) or some other free mail program instead.
> * Use Anti-virus software such as Norton Anti-virus produced by
> Symantec (
> http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/productlink.cfm#0 ),
> or the free software produced by H+BEDV ( http://www.hbedv.com/ )
>
> 7. What other online discussion forums are there for Open Space
> Technology practitioners?
>
> The two most heavily visited online forums are as follows:
>
> * Worldwide Open Space at http://www.openspaceworld.org.
> Registration is free.
> * The Meta Network at http://www.tmn.com/new. Follow the link to
> “make a new account” and fill out the form. Where you are asked
> for your host or sponsor on The Meta Network enter “Openspace”
>
> 8. Where can I find out more about Open Space Technology?
>
> The best place to start is at the Open Space World website which can be
> found at: http://www.openspaceworld.org/. Here you will find resources
> for facilitators, links to websites of Open Space Technology
> practitioners, stories, poetry, training opportunities, conference
> information and more.
>
> 9. What is OSonOS?
>
> OSonOS stands for “Open Space on Open Space.” It is an annual event
> that gathers together 150 or so Open Space Technology practitioners to
> spend two or more days discussing issues related to the practice of Open
> Space Technology.
>
> The next OSonOS (OSonOSinOZ) will be held in Melbourne, Australia,
> November 9-12, 2002. More information about that event can be found at
> http://www.openspaceworld.org/osonos.html along with links to the
> proceedings of previous OSonOS events.
>
> 10. Does the OSLIST really have a Poet Laureate?
>
> Of course! The title of OSLIST Poet Laureate is awarded to the winner
> of the Biannual OSLIST Restricted Form Poetry Contest. Anyone may enter
> this contest, and all list members have an opportunity to vote for the
> winner. The winner is responsible for organizing the next contest. The
> current OSLIST Poet Laureate is Laurel Doersam, Renaissance Woman.
>
>
> Updated February 28, 2002
> Please email any additions or changes to Chris Corrigan
> chris at chriscorrigan.com
>
>
> --
> CHRIS CORRIGAN
> Consultation - Facilitation
> Open Space Technology
>
> http://www.chriscorrigan.com
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> On Jan 28, 2021, at 11:00 PM, Michael Herman via OSList <
> oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> try openspaceworld.org/oslist for purpose and guide.
>
> the oslist has been unmoderated since it began in 1996.
>
> there have been three admins. murli nagasundaram was a prof at boise
> state university and got the list started, hosted by the university. when
> he left the uni, our list was one of the biggest and most active in the
> whole uni. respecting that, they let me continue as moderator-in-fact,
> with an IT staff member listed as the nominal admin. fact is, there was
> hardly anything to do, except dogging the occasional repeating echo of a
> vacation autoresponder.
>
> when bsu finally asked us to move on, harold created the current instance
> of the list, saving all of the archives, and has done all the real admin
> work bsu used to do for us.
>
>
> --
>
> Michael Herman
> Michael Herman Associates
> 312-280-7838 (mobile)
>
> MichaelHerman.com <http://michaelherman.com/>
> OpenSpaceWorld.org <http://openspaceworld.org/>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 10:57 PM Tony Budak via OSList <
> oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello Colleagues,
>>
>> What is the Purpose of this Open Space Technology email list?
>>
>> Stay Safe and Well,
>> Tony
>>
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