[quotation continued from the previous post]
"This transition is the result of extensive reflection and many discussions with all concerned parties. We were forced to begin this work in 2024 following ACM's decision to raise SIGs contributions from $10K to $25K— a move that would have spelled the end for SIGLOG. While ACM reverted this rise in November 2025, the situation remains uncertain. Previously, the $10K SIGLOG contribution was offset by $10K in income from the ACM Digital Library; however, this revenue is not guaranteed at this stage. You may also recall a questionnaire we organized in June 2025, where we asked for your opinion on going independent or joining SIGPLAN (which was the only alternative at the time). We sent an email to approximately 750 people and received 318 responses, of which 79% preferred independence and 16% favored joining SIGPLAN.
Given the significance of this shift, the LICS Steering Committee self-imposed a two-thirds majority threshold for this decision to be enacted. This self-imposed requirement has been met."
Martin Escardo
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2026-01-27 19:24:58 UTC
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