In trying to do my bit for fundraising I emailed
Howard Tayler, a webcomic
artist asking could he help with my nonexistent
drawing skills and make up
an ad for his site that I'd pay for during
part of
the WMF fundraiser.
As an indication that there is indisputably a
problem that needs addressed,
here is the response I got.
I use
Wikipedia from time to time, and appreciate
its value to the growing
internet community, and to the world at large.
I will not, however, help them raise money. I am
strongly opposed to the
"anti-webcomics" agenda that has been
espoused by
a number of prominent
editors. If the foundation really cared about
what
these editors write, and
how they treat other people, it would take steps
to curb their behavior.
This, unfortunately, is a very non-negotiable
position on my part, and I'd
prefer to not argue about it. We'd just be
wasting
each others' time.
I appreciate your attempt to raise money for a
cause you believe in, and am
flattered that you'd think of me in
connection to
it.
--Howard
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>> This issue isn't just costing us contributors;
> we're losing goodwill and
>> fundraising opportunities.
>>
>>
>> Brian.
>
> Right....
>
> What is that anti-webcomics" agenda he is talking
> about ?
>
> Ant
>