On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 2:11 AM, Steve Bennett stevagewp@gmail.com wrote:
Strange, I'd interpret it as "Wikipedia will be ad-free forever. Now, hand over the cash."
That's pretty much how I'd see it too. I would like to see WP ad-free forever but it does seem a little unwise to tie your hands using that banner.
The strategy process is still ongoing and there are a number of proposals for adverts. I don't sense they're going to get any traction this time. But if the WMF severely lacked funds in future years I imagine everyone would start considering them.