RE: [OS:N:] Open Source as a form of Anarcho-Communism?

["Sherman, Paul (CEOSH)" <Paul Sherman med va gov>]

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From:	Paul Fitz [SMTP:pfitz dodo com au]
Subject:	RE: [OS:N:]  Open Source as a form of Anarcho-Communism?

But he sees an intelligent, charismatic chief or small group of chiefs as
essential to creating a successful project, to combat the divergent opinions
and opposing directions of the anarchy of the Internet.  Do anybody think
that is always true, or are there completely leaderless projects around?


Interesting question, it may depend upon your definition of 'projects'

The 12 step recovery programs (AA, Al-Anon, NA, etc.) rely heavily 
upon an almost leaderless structure.  While there are leaders, they have
very limited influence and are very limited in how long they remain
leaders (Maximum of 2 three year terms for any position is the longest
I'm aware of).  And there was plenty of forking - AA spawned Al-Anon, 
NA, SA, Adult Children of Alchoholics, etc.  


Paul Sherman
Biomedical Engineer
VA Center for Engineering & Occupational Safety and Health
(CEOSH)
St. Louis, MO
Paul Sherman med va gov