> >
> > 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

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