[Wikipedia-l] foundation of a German registered association

[Ivo Köthnig]

> But I will not support a foundation using the Wikimedia name that
> might *or might not* send money to the international organization, and
> that might serve as a way for some people (not you, I am speaking 30
> years in the future) to split the project or use it to make a
> lucrative income for themselves without regard to the overall goals of
> the international community.

The last point should never happen, since it is not allowed to use the money 
in another manner as discribed in the statute of the "e.V.". If we change the 
statute (which is not that easy itself, since most members have to vote for 
the changes), we risk to lose the ability to collect money tax-free, in 
particular if we change it to make a lucrative income for ourselves.

I don't know if there is a way to make a contract, that the "e.V." is allowed 
to use the name "Wikimedia" as long as you allow this. (may someone should 
research this)

May that would be a solution for you, Jimbo?


Ivo Köthnig