[Foundation-l] COPPA

[Anthony]

On 9/8/06, Kelly Martin <kelly.lynn.martin at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 9/8/06, Anthony <wikilegal at inbox.org> wrote:
> > Xanga just got hit with big fines for "repeatedly allowing children
> > under 13 to sign up for the service without getting their parent's
> > consent".  How does COPPA affect Wikimedia projects?
>
> The Wikimedia Foundation is exempt from COPPA due to its status as a
> non-profit organization not engaged in commerce.  No Wikimedia site is
> operated for a commercial purpose; therefore, the act has no
> application to Wikimedia.
>
> Next time, read the statute before you spew FUD, ok?

I asked a question.  You answered it.  Where's the FUD?