@Dodger Please consider amending the ZCAP Eligibility Criteria for the 2022 ZCG Election to include active members of the Zcash Community on Telegram who joined prior to March 2021.
Over the past two years, the Telegram Community has become a reputable and popular place to discuss Zcash. The Community used to be overrun with trolls, FUD, and spam; however, we now have a number of dedicated moderators in different parts of the world who cover the channel 24/7, and it’s made a huge difference. A number of Zcash regulars hang out there, including members of ECC, ZF, and ZCG.
The Telegram Community is also monitored by a “Zcash Admin” group that includes @joshs, @anon35140610, @fireice_uk, @gottabeJay, me, and a few other long-time Zcashers, which further legitimizes it as a recognized Zcash community.
The Community has been around since 2017 and is often referenced across varying outlets, including this forum, and is also acknowledged by companies such as eToro and Coinmarketcap as an authenticated Zcash community. Additionally, the z.cash website lists the Telegram Community as a volunteer-led group.
Extending an invitation to the Telegram Community will help further expand the ZCAP and ensure it is more independent and representative of the greater Zcash community.