Corey Burger wrote:
I think the point being missed here is that the board is NOT going to
run
Wikipedia or any other project. They are there to make it easier to run
the project, primarily by getting funding for us, coorinating people and
hardware, etc. The actual job of writing the
encyclopedia/dictionary/etc.
will still be where it needs to be, in the hands of the users.
Indeed. And if the opportunity of meeting face-to-face and sharing some
physical space and common experiences (even if only staggering back to
the hotel too drunk to stay on the sidewalk) helps them to do THAT job
better, then I'm willing to part with a few bucks. My promise is to
double my promise.
Anthere, I can relate. I live 15 km from one of the major entry points
to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I was able to afford to make a real
trip in only once this past year, because a friend helped out. It sucks
not being able to appreciate what your own country has to offer. So. If
Angela decides to go, ten bucks. If Anthere can go, ten bucks. If
neither decides to go, I'm going to spend the 20 bucks for gas and a
Parks admission and soothe my soul in the Rockies for a day.
Denni