Yeah, but that opens up the new issue of which images we can actually
use....I mean, we can't exactly put a Christmas tree on a greeting
card and give it to...*decides not to take this any further, surely
you can work out what I'm saying*
-Giggy
On Dec 22, 2007 4:57 PM, Zachary Harden <zscout370(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
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 -0800
From: johntexster(a)gmail.com
To: commons-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Subject: Re: [Commons-l] Commons greetings cards
I 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!)
Angela
I don't think Commons should officially release greetings cards for a
religious festival. Greetings cards could generate funds but would not
further our aims. Why don't we direct fundraising efforts at something
that 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 selling
WikiBooks to generate funds.
I also don't think Wikimedia/Commons should endorse one particular
religion (or religious festival) in this way. Transcending cultural
barriers is core to what we are trying to achieve and giving a nod to
a particular religious/cultural practice doesn't seem compatible.
--
Oldak Quill (oldakquill(a)gmail.com)
_______________________________________________
Commons-l mailing list
Commons-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org
http://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/commons-l
________________________________
i'm is proud to present Cause Effect, a series about real people making a
difference. Learn more
_______________________________________________
Commons-l mailing list
Commons-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org
http://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/commons-l