Oops -- sorry, I didn't see Ant's email before I wrote. That explains it, then. But if over-reaching use of wikipedia logos et al is getting pretty common, maybe there should be a system with a philosphy similar to that of the system used to notify potential vandals: that is, assume good faith, and begin with very friendly notices, then scale up to more urgent warnings.
On 3/1/06, Ben Yates bluephonic@gmail.com wrote:
I agree (and sorry for being so unspecific and harsh). I guess what bothers me is the tone of urgency: Balmer's done a service for wikipedia (though also for himself, since he's collecting donations =) ) and it's important to encourage that kind of thing.
On 3/1/06, Daniel Mayer maveric149@yahoo.com wrote:
--- Ben Yates bluephonic@gmail.com wrote:
I don't have an particular argument, but this whole discussion feels very wrong. Wikipedia should not be acting like a corporation -- it is not trying to make a profit; its mission is to spread knowledge. Period.
The spread of Wikipedia content is not at all hindered by protecting the Wikipedia trademark. No reason to conflate the two.
-- mav
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