Debarshi Ray <rishi...@lostca.se> wrote:
...
* From the mailing list - patreon campaign
* We're going to have an ED, it's going to cost us for a bit
until they
can bring in money. We should be conservative in the meantime.
* The campaigns are not very well framed, it is unclear what they
would
be working on.
* ACTION: Allan to encourage the engagement team to promote the
campaigns
* ACTION: Allan to reach out to Lapo saying we're keeping an eye
on it
* ACTION: Nuritzi to ask Neil for his opinion
I was waiting for a wider or more prominent discussion about this with
more context, but I haven't seen anything.
There was some subsequent discussion at our meeting on 28 February,
although not many of the details made it into the minutes. I might not
be remembering accurately, but I seem to recall the following points
being raised:
• Our expenses have recently increased due to hiring an ED, so
there's a need to be frugal.
• The Foundation hasn't contributed to fundraisers in the past.
Contributing to these two would therefore set a precedent, and we might
need a policy regarding which fundraisers we support and how much.
• I think there were some concerns about funding individuals through
a subscription service like patreon, as opposed to more targeted
fundraisers, although I'm not sure of the details.
The board was positive about the fundraisers in general, and did decide
to encourage the Engagement Team to publicise them. If this hasn't
happened, there's still time.
I also don't know if Lapo
was able to clarify the framing of the comapigns. I'd surprised if he
didn't. :)
I think the comment about framing is probably a reference to a point
that was raised about pippin's fundraiser. His page states:
"By being my patron you will support and encourage my continued work
improving, documenting and disseminating existing and ongoing research,
experiments and development of various technical and creative projects
that aid creative expression."
From that it's a bit unclear how much of pippin's time would be spent
on GEGL/Gimp.
...
I assume that by "campaigns" we are talking about pippin and Tanu's
campaigns:
* https://www.patreon.com/pippin
* https://www.patreon.com/tanuk
...
That's right.
Thanks for the additional detail about what's been happening with these
projects - it's helpful. We can certainly reassess our previous
decision, if you'd like.
Allan
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