The new and improved? NTAC



Well, several NTACers are showing their colours.  I was shocked to learn
that the "grassroots" organization I helped found has a new requirement
of a minimum contribution in order to be a board member above and beyond
simple membership in good standing as was envisioned.  Tell me again
NTAC wasn't taken over by a bunch of classist bastards!

Roz, a board member, files formal complaints and demands ousting of
members for the crime of posting their own opinions!  (horrors!) and not
being able to show sufficient backing first (informal individual polls
of membership are now required prior to having and expressing an opinion
on the lists?)  Grassroots my ass!

The latest from the elitist "Pam" deGroff who once told me there are no
transie street people in her state,
>    I am not a board member, but I'm totally in agreement that only board
> members should have posting rights.

and this further gem:

>    Perhaps when a subject arises that is important for the entire membership
> to be aware of, the board can decide whether or not to open it up for list
> discussion, give it 48 hours or so, and then close the topic.

Finally, I learn today that the board voted to change the
elections........basically leave their sorry asses in place without the
elections REQUIRED BY THE CHARTER.

Hey folks, the board isn't supposed to be able to just change the damn
charter........that's actually illegal under the rules NTAC was
organized under, but this board never paid much mind to laws and rules
and right or wrong.  While we are on the subject, how come Roz isn't out
on her freakin' ass from the board?.........she did resign and you ruled
that is a go in my case.

And you'all will explain to me again exactly why you want civil rights
when freedom is so distasteful to you?

--
    Cathy Platine
       @)-'--.--'
"Leading transies is like trying to herd cats.  You get nowhere and just
annoy the cats."



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