[Foundation-l] Concern for the safety of Wikimanians in Alexandria

[Mike Godwin]

Marc writes:

> Thank you for this, Mike. I still am, however, puzzled why the  
> decision was
> made to hold a major, sponsored event in a place where a sizable  
> portion of
> the guests are not welcome; and, in some cases, are treated with  
> hostility.
> Is this not condoning bigotry?

Please understand that the decision about locating Wikimania was not  
made by me or by the Wikimedia Foundation.  It was made by the  
Wikimania Jury. I feel certain that questions about that independent  
process can be answered better by other participants here rather than  
me.


--Mike Godwin
General Counsel
Wikimedia Foundation