[kwlug-disc] Linux Association Canada membership

[Ron]

Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc wrote on 2026-07-06 10:07:
> At the risk of causing a schism that tears KWLUG apart, I responded to 
> Andre and said KWLUG could be listed as a member. I know that not 
> everybody is on board with this but I am hoping we can all live with 
> the decision.

I'm okay with the decision.


> In response, Andre made the following benefits available: - KWLUG 
> members (what is a KWLUG member?) can become Premium members of the 
> Linux Association of Canada free of charge

I guess, from Chris's post, this gives members the ability to generate 
content for Linux Association? (Without paying for the privilege.)


> - KWLUG can become an "official LAC Chapter", whatever that means

Yeah, it's not really clear what all this is about.


I see there's been some changes on the site recently.

The most prominent link on the front page is to Memberships: there were 
seven levels of sponsorship granting access to about 30 features. This 
has now been broken down into 3 tabs for Users, User Groups, Business / 
Sponsors.

Also, "Advertise Here" link next to announcement about KWLUG.


Seems more focused on collecting money than participating in existing LUGs.


I dunno. I previously thought, "Let him try to accomplish his lofty 
goals, no harm." I'm now seeing prominent requests for funds, multiple 
payment methods, a slick web site, but an expectation that LAC is at the 
centre of Linux in Canada despite seeming like an outsider.


Is this guy on any LUG mailing lists, for example? Those are free and if 
not even on a mailing list, how much of a community member is he?

I guess I'm feeling a shift from "I don't see how it can work" to "It 
feels like a cash grab from an outsider trying to become a middleman."


Question 1: How many KWLUG folks are "members" of multiple LUGs (member 
meaning on mailing lists)?


Question 2: How about it Andre - are you on this list? Care to introduce 
yourself, discuss LAC's goals?

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