On 1 July 2011 12:12, Stefane Fermigier <[email protected]> wrote: > > On Jul 1, 2011, at 1:05 PM, Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > >> On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM, Stefane Fermigier <[email protected]> wrote: >>> ...I'm discussing this in the context of the Stanbol and IKS projects, not >>> in an abstract way.... >> >> If you want to discuss those things here as opposed to at >> [email protected], best might be for you to start specific >> new threads on each topic (nofollow attribute, companies funding >> projects etc) to keep those discussions focused. > > Not sure we need three threads. There are basically 3 short questions: > > Question 1: do you admit that Stanbol is funded in part (to the amount of EUR > 10M) by the EU and some specific companies and organizations? > > My answer: +1
-1 Some developers who happen to work on Stanbol are funded by an EU project. The Stanbol project itself is not funded by anyone. > Question 2: are you a "volunteer" on this project ? > > My answer: I'm not. I'm paid to work on this project. I am a volunteer. I get paid for my time, but I choose, of my own free will to volunteer here in order to satisfy the needs of my employer. I find that this is the most efficient use of my time and therefore I provide maximum benefit for my employer by working on this project. If, at any time I believe that working here is not the most efficient use of my time I will simply suggest to my employer that I walk away from the project. At that point my employer may choose to insist I stay. Even in those circumstances I would be a volunteer here because whilst my employer can tell me what to do with my time nobody here can. Your definition of yourself as a volunteer is based entirely on the fact that you are paid. this is a very narrow view of what a volunteer is. For example Wikipedia says "people also volunteer for their own skill development, to meet others, to make contacts for possible employment, to have fun, and a variety of other reasons that could be considered self-serving." That pretty much captures the reasons I am here as a volunteer. > Question 3: Do you want rel="nofollow" attributes on links pointing to your > company website in the credits page? No It is standard practice across the ASF to *not* provide follow links. As an IIPMC member I will not go against that practice without a wider discussion to inform my opinion. My opinion, at this point, is based on over 10 years of experience here at the ASF. My opinion today is different to my opinion 10 years ago. Ross
