> On 29. Jul 2020, at 15.47, Yaroslav Blanter <ymb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> do you mean a cafe run by the WMF or an affiliate?
Run by affiliate with a license provided by WMF.
> How is this compatible
> with the non-profit status? Or is there smth I misunderstand?
I do not see why a non-profit could not run a coffee shop for fundraising. The
profit, if any, would naturally be used to the cause.
- Teemu
> On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 2:15 PM Leinonen Teemu <teemu.leino...@aalto.fi>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Have there ever been a serious discussion on the idea of having a network
>> of Wikipedia branded (co)editing spaces / coffee shops / tea rooms around
>> the world?
>>
>> They could work so that a chapter may apply from the WMF a license to run
>> a Wikipedia coediting coffee shop. The WMF could provide some basic things
>> such as Wikipedia branded coffee cups, barista aprons and specification of
>> the tables, chairs, menu etc. Each Wikipedia coediting space could also
>> offer some local delicacies.
>>
>> The coediting space could seek for profit (shared between the chapter and
>> the WMF?), but the primary aim would be to be self-sustainable.
>>
>> I am sure there are some cons, but I made a quick list of pros:
>>
>> * Outreach and education
>> * Community building
>> * Jobs for Wikipedians
>> * Fun places for all Wikipedians to visit when in town
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> - Teemu
>>
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