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,
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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