Following up to say that I am hearing from Eric he has tried to communicate with Jamal about these issues and not received responses, so I would like more information about that. It is very hard for me to keep track of all of these interpersonal conflicts when I have other things to focus on, and my view may not be the most accurate.
I just ask that we all remember the most important thing is Omni's survival. If we have unresolvable differences and we can make concessions that move us forward I would support that, but I want to ensure we are seeing good faith engagement from both sides.

On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 5:09 PM Taylor Alexander <tlalexander@gmail.com> wrote:
I disagree that we can safely let Jamal go. I have not heard of anyone else that is willing and able to navigate our current issues and find a solution. I believe in Jamal's ability to solve our problems.
Last week I helped ensure that sudo room would block any employment contract that would give Jamal the power to ban Jake and Eric. Whatever the issue is, I do not believe that unilateral bans are the solution.
That said, there has to be a back and forth. If finding a new delegate is the alternative to unilateral ban permission, that seems like a compromise I am willing to accept.
If this is what Jamal needs to move forward and focus on solving the building's problems, I would join with Yar in asking Eric to accept this request. Time is running out and I do not believe anyone else has the skill to serve as ED and solve our problems before we lose the building, and that is an outcome I am not willing to accept.
I will not be able to attend tonight's meeting, but if someone could please read out this statement at an appropriate time I would appreciate it.

On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 4:48 PM Toan Nguyen via sudo-discuss <sudo-discuss@sudoroom.org> wrote:
The friction between Jamal and Eric was raised at the last delegates meeting, and it was suggested that the two speak with one another for understanding and potential resolving differences.
Did the two initiate a conversation and what's the update?

I also don't feel that we should have the power to request a delegate to step down, and its up to that collective to decide. Maybe I'm missing something?

Thanks,
Toan

On Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 3:35 PM Sierk <sierk.beij@gmail.com> wrote:
Do we have a Sudoroom meeting tonight, so we can discuss this?

On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM Yardena Cohen via sudo-discuss <sudo-discuss@sudoroom.org> wrote:
For those who don't know - Jamal has set a clear boundary with us. He is not willing to be ED as long as Eric remains a sudoroom delegate, due to concerns about Eric telling lies about him, treating him with disrespect, and normalizing or tolerating anti-Black attitudes and behaviors.

I am personally not interested in escalating any conflicts with Eric. I do have concerns as well about Eric's ability to navigate power differentials or represent marginalized members. I voted against him last week, but I didn't block because I think saving Omni will require us to focus on bigger things. But now he's become a direct obstacle. I think that it would be best for Omni if we honor Jamal's boundary and ask Eric to step down as delegate.
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