[Foundation-l] Wikimedia Brand Survey Analysis

[Ray Saintonge]

Anthony wrote:

>On 7/5/07, Brion Vibber <brion at wikimedia.org> wrote:
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>
>>Just a data point from a practical perspective: we get blank looks when
>>we tell people we're "the Wikimedia Foundation", versus wide eyes and
>>bright smiles when we tell people we're "Wikipedia". The latter is a lot
>>nicer to get when we're asking for something. :)
>>    
>>
>Doesn't that suggest that Wikipedia should be self-governing or at
>least in control of its own funds?  If people are giving you something
>because they want to help Wikipedia, then that something should be
>used toward Wikipedia, not some other project.
>
At that rate investors in the Wright Brothers would be upset that they 
didn't stick to bicycles.

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