To note, FreeCultureNews.org is already taken (and doesn't seem to
have any author information). You might be better off using a
cleverer .org domain.
Likewise, if FreeCulture.net ever becomes a free culture social
networking site, up-to-date free culture news could be a great draw to
use it.
// Matt
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On May 22, 2008, at 11:56 AM, Fred Benenson wrote:
"Private" is confusing when used in conjunction with non-profit as
non-profit is necessarily an organization with no private equity.
That is, you cannot "own" a non-profit like you can own a private
company.
On the other hand, if by private you mean "closed to outsiders
participating" then you might have a point, at least with respect to
ORG, but I don't know enough about how they work to make a judgement.
Nevertheless, your point not generalize as there are many member
driven organizations with non profit status.
It should also be known that SFC is currently tracking towards non-
profit status.
While it is not obviously not the right choice for everyone (see:
Debian, etc.) non-profit status is a useful and valuable way to help
grass roots organizations establish themselves as sustainable
ventures.
Anyway, I'm in favor of a Free Culture News site if you guys can
keep it up! Blogs take constant care & attention and I'm always
happy to see more survive.
Best,
Fred
On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 9:14 AM, MJ Ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
"Brian Rowe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [...]
> As a student with less then 18 months left I see a need for
projects that
> continue and let alumni or even none SFFC members contribute. The
UK has
> the Open Rights Group (ORG), by contrast the US is greatly lacking
in
> grass-roots member driven FC like organizations to contribute to.
ORG is yet another self-perpetuating private non-profit company.
Good people and doing good things, but hardly grass-roots IMO.
The UK still needs more member driven FC like organisations.
Regards,
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