Spinning off comes with issues, as we will encounter issues like we currently have with the QRpedia coding as thats now under the control of WMUK all of the data being collected is sbject to UK provacy issues that resulted in all the reporting functions being shut down... We also add to the issue that when something like this looses local support those us who are active users have no way to get improvements or changes...
- Local laws for where its operated will be an issue - interest in maintaining and development will wain when communities choose other priorities because there isnt a local demand -
The reality is break out areas only generates further expenses with further levels of management, only areas which service outside organisation and can independently revenue generate like the mediawiki should be considered. Like wise travel is an option given how much travel chapters & WMF create using a WMF agency for booking could be beneficial, such an agency could also consider insurance for travellers to cover cameras, laptops, other similar such devices we carry , that would generate a revenue stream and open avenues for event sponsorships.
NO I dont see fundraising department as an independent revenue generating business,
Breaking up the WMF to create more bureaucracy isnt the way go, every thing should still be operated under the ED and BoT
On 25 March 2016 at 07:57, Erik Moeller eloquence@gmail.com wrote:
2016-03-21 13:53 GMT-07:00 Mark A. Hershberger mah@nichework.com:
We've since held three meetings[3][4][5] and have planned two more. During the meeting planned for about six weeks from now[6], we intend to have a format that allows us to respond to questions or concerns from the larger community.
This is very encouraging, Mark, thanks for the summary! It sounds like there's already quite a bit of traction for creating a MediaWiki focused organization. I'll try to join the upcoming meetings and provide input/help where I can. Is there an active asynchronous conversation space about this somewhere (talk page, listserv, forum, whatever)? If not, should we use https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Talk:MediaWiki_Stakeholders%27_Group for ongoing conversation about this?
Thanks, Erik
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