> > > > One question though, would we accept "donations" from "corporations" > > that are, well, not "good" ?. > > > > For example: I don't know how I would feel getting publicity from > > Microsoft at Wikimania 07. > > > > Regards, > > > > - -- > > Ing. Damian Finol > > Good question... > > Question that goes beyond just Wikimania. I think it would be perfectly > fine getting a sponsorship from Bill and Melinda Foundation. From > Microsoft... > > I suggest people to go and ask for sponsors use their good sense. If > asking to a Foundation and a corporation we generally feel fine toward, > just go ahead. If they think of contacting a corporation which is > ethically questionnable for us, better ask before and measure feedback ? > > I would not write to Microsoft myself. > > ant >
I proposed on IRC to ask Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and I still think it would be a good idea. Their goals meet ours in some points, in my opinion we should ask them, but, alas, I'm a little scared of the reaction of the community. -- schiste _______________________________________________ Wikimania-l mailing list [email protected] http://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l
