Jimmy Wales wrote:
Chris Jenkins writes:
So what happens in this hypothetical scenario where we accept a significant contribution from a corporation, and 6 months into the partnership they turn around and say "we don't like that bit on the article which criticises us, remove it or we pull the funding"?
Then we tell them to fuck off.
I understand the need for money for the Foundation, I just disagree with the idea that going to a corporation for donations is the best way to do it. I am open to persuasion on this (of course), so please don't think I am arguing for argument's sake.
It has been my longstanding policy to seek support for our work from a diversity of sources. We were offered complete hosting for everything from a major internet company, and I simply turned it down, even though it would have made our lives a lot easier in a lot of ways. I turned it down because it was _too much_.
Thanks for the clarification (and to Fred Bauder and Anthony DiPierro). I think it's important that the community hears the answers to these questions. Perhaps it would be a good idea to make a FAQ based on the questions/answers discussed on the mailing list?
Chris