[kwlug disc.] floss fund

[Chris Bruner]

Actually I've not problem at all with wxWidgets going first. I thought 
it would be the hard one to convince people of, so that's why I put the 
Wikipedia first, (everyone knows it.)

Chris

Adam Glauser wrote:
> 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.
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