[Foundation-l] Update of the Gift Policy

[Nathan]

I'm sorry if that came across as my intent, that is not what I was
attempting to communicate. Perhaps this is a special case, but
typically from what I have seen specific policies designed to comply
with legal restraints employ legal jargon without explaining in detail
what they mean. I don't know necessarily that the policy documents
need to be altered for this, but I suggest a separate explanatory
accompanying document may be useful.

On Jan 21, 2008 7:43 PM, Gerard Meijssen <gerard.meijssen at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hoi,
> If you want more of a disconnect between the users of non-American
> communities and the WMF you are providing the right arguments. Technically
> the WMF is indeed an American organisation. Great.. so you do not want our
> EUROS ? You do not want our understanding and appreciation ? You are
> surprised to learn that you do not get our EUROS and understanding and
> appreciation as you do not appreciate what our concerns are !
> Thanks,
>       GerardM
>
>
> On Jan 22, 2008 1:35 AM, Nathan <nawrich at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Regarding the issue of Wikimedia being an international organization
> > and adjusting policies to reflect this - technically it is a United
> > States organization based on Florida, and as such its policies and
> > activities must conform with US law. I don't think it is standard
> > practice to explain legal terms in policies based on tax and other
> > laws. Perhaps it could be proposed that policies which are directed
> > specifically to comply with US law have an "International explanation"
> > somewhere for ease of understanding by those not familiar with the
> > requirements.
> >
> > Nathan
> >
>
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