[Foundation-l] Advertisement

[Jeff V. Merkey]

Oldak Quill wrote:

>On 28/12/06, Jeroenvrp <wikipedia at xs4all.nl> wrote:
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>>The road to daily advertisement has
>>been opened by a weak Foundation. Yes we need the money, but there are other
>>ways. Rather no money than sell the basis principles of Wikipedia/-media to
>>whoever has the money.
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>Would you be less upset if the Foundation had consulted the community
>before agreeing to Virgin Unite's terms? I know this may not be a
>practical scenario, but I'm curious.
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If they are matching contributions and supporting Wikimedia websites, 
its the call of our elected officials (who we voted to represent
our views and act on our behalf).

Jeff