Open Source governance should be as value-driven as open source itself is.
It would be hypocritical to promote the open source freedoms while at the same time having governance of open source projects that is not transparent, democratic and accountable.
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What role do you see for yourself in this new order? If you're going to loudly advocate for radical change, then I think that we all deserve to know.
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I don't think I'm of importance here. Others are much more than I am.
But I'd just continue bringing ideas, hopefully vision too, contribute software, do Community work, and continue improving Postgres World.
Applying critical thinking, and avoiding staying in a comfort zone.
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This may be a nimble example, but I don't get paid by Fundación PostgreSQL. Nor I will be.
I however donated 30K€ of my pocket to found it.
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Isn't that the organization whose charter makes you president, as well as a life long member? Doesn't seem terribly democratic to me.
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You mean without voting rights? Yes. And I'd advocate that too for people like Bruce Momjian, to name one.
This is a consultive role. Quite common in many spheres. I see it as a very positive thing.
Now: willing to match my donation? ;)
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Let me be clear: your concerns about the governance structure of the project seem feigned to me. Your words just don't ring true. That's my opinion on the matter. Other people will have to make their own minds up about it.