One question though, would we accept "donations" from "corporations" that are, well, not "good" ?.
For example: I don't know how I would feel getting publicity from Microsoft at Wikimania 07.
Regards,
Ing. Damian Finol
Good question...
Question that goes beyond just Wikimania. I think it would be perfectly fine getting a sponsorship from Bill and Melinda Foundation. From Microsoft...
I suggest people to go and ask for sponsors use their good sense. If asking to a Foundation and a corporation we generally feel fine toward, just go ahead. If they think of contacting a corporation which is ethically questionnable for us, better ask before and measure feedback ?
I would not write to Microsoft myself.
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I proposed on IRC to ask Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and I still think it would be a good idea. Their goals meet ours in some points, in my opinion we should ask them, but, alas, I'm a little scared of the reaction of the community.