Christophe Henner wrote: >>> 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. >
How did people react online ? Ey, what about launching a troll on foundation-l (as in "what is Bill and Melinda were giving us a bit of money ?") and see where it goes ? ant _______________________________________________ Wikimania-l mailing list [email protected] http://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l
