We could always leave the cards blank so people can use the cards for whatever purpose
they wish. Not only this will transcend the cultural barrier, but also gives us more times
of the year to actually make cards and sell cards.Regards, Zachary Harden
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:46:29 -0800From: johntexster(a)gmail.comTo:
commons-l(a)lists.wikimedia.orgSubject: Re: [Commons-l] Commons greetings cardsI think the
cards are a great idea. As to transcending cultural barriers, I don't recall seeing
that in our charter. Let's not read into this more than is there. We have great
images. Images make great cards. Holiday cards spread good cheer. We need money.
People buy cards. Everyone wins. I'd buy them for sure! John
On Dec 21, 2007 8:47 PM, Oldak Quill <oldakquill(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 22/12/2007, Angela <beesley(a)gmail.com> wrote:> This spun off from a different
discussion elsewhere, but I was> wondering about the possibility of printing Christmas
cards based on > images from Commons. Maybe a partnership with a printing company
could> be made for next year's fundraiser? (I'd buy them!)>> AngelaI
don't think Commons should officially release greetings cards for a religious
festival. Greetings cards could generate funds but would notfurther our aims. Why
don't we direct fundraising efforts at somethingthat will also further the aims of the
Wikimedia Fondation and/or Commons? Ideally, this would be something educational or
informative.For Wikipedia, for example, this might be producing and sellingWikiBooks to
generate funds.I also don't think Wikimedia/Commons should endorse one particular
religion (or religious festival) in this way. Transcending culturalbarriers is core to
what we are trying to achieve and giving a nod toa particular religious/cultural practice
doesn't seem compatible.--Oldak Quill (oldakquill(a)gmail.com)
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