[kwlug disc.] floss fund

[Adam Glauser]

Rick wrote:
> To address the issue of giving donations from this FLOSS fund,
> there is no pressing need to give to Wikipedia, especially if people
> feel uncomfortable about Wikipedia. Wikipedia has a dynamic that
> ensures sufficient funding whereas other projects out there probably
> would benefit from more encouragement.

While there may not be a pressing need to donate, I don't think there is 
any reason not to either.  For one, we aren't exactly drowning in 
suggestions, so I don't think we're unduly disadvantaging other 
projects.  Secondly, the MediaWiki software itself is a valuable 
contribution to the FLOSS community, even if some don't agree with 
Wikipedia's content policies.

If Chris wishes to withdraw his nomination that is his prerogative. 
Otherwise I will add it to the queue (unless someone beats me to it). 
No one is compelled to donate, so those of us who are comfortable 
supporting Wikipedia can do so, those of us who are not will not.

Chris, do you mind if we add wxWidgits to the queue first, and have 
Wikipedia as the 'in waiting' project.  That way, if people want to 
discuss this further, you can have more chance to withdraw the 
nomination if you wish to do so.