I'm running for DPL this year because I think that's a good way to encourage Debian to prioritise the things listed in my platform: making sure we're continually doing interesting stuff and that we're all aware of it; making sure we keep new blood flowing through the project; and making sure we don't leave thinking about how we do things until this time next year.
I'm running for DPL this year because Debian has some serious problems that I'm in a better position to help solve as DPL, rather than as a private developer.
I'm standing as DPL this year because I believe I can do a good job of leading Debian. I thought long and hard about standing last year, but left it too late. After the election, several of my DD friends complained that I hadn't stood, as they wanted to vote for somebody they could trust. This year, I considered my options again and this time I'm ready. I believe I can help improve Debian and make the project a more fun and productive place for all of us.
I wrote in my platform: "I was at FOSDEM this week-end, and someone told me that Lars Wirzenius (which was also there) had denominated himself. At this point, I was not comfortable to vote for any of the remaining candidate, so I decided to take the matter in my hands and nominated myself, when it was clear no one else was nominating themself. However, I am not Lars, and I will not try to replace him."
I am running for DPL because I think Debian is a great project, and I want to contribute my share to it. I like working on Debian, but at times, I think communication could be much better. I'd like to work on those issues, because we're a project of skilled people.
I think I can contribute well to try to resolve those.
I run for DPL this year because I would like to bring my talents of good leadership, organisation and understanding of social groups to optimal use for Debian.
I started working on DPL stuff last year already and would like to continue that during the next term, to carry over expertise and knowledge.
Debian needs to change its culture to remain competitative and become more purpose driven and friendly. I would like to help it doing that.
With the DPL team that will support me in that I have very good chances of accomplishing that.