Re: [Fsfe-uk] RFC: Sponsorship

[MJ Ray]

On 2003-10-14 16:29:49 +0100 Jason Clifford <address@hidden> wrote:

> I would like to see something added to make it clear that beyond what 
> is 
> stated above sponsors wont be able to influence AFFS's relationship 
> with any 
> other organisation, whether by means of conditions on sponsorship or 
> any 
> other means.

As I'm sure you know, AFFS cannot control whether a sponsor chooses to 
offer sponsorship or not, so I cannot see how to phrase that in the 
statement.  It seems likely that any attempt to impose further 
conditions on the sponsorship offer would cause it to be rejected, 
given the opinions I've seen recently.  A corrupt AFFS would surely 
cause other sponsors to withdraw and harm the pursuit of the aims, so 
I think other actions could be taken if it happened.

> Given that questions seem to have been raised regarding the use of 
> the UKFSN 
> donated money I think it would be beneficial to have a clear 
> understanding of 
> whether there will be any limits placed on how this is to be spent.

Given the opinions expressed so far, I believe that we intend to use 
it solely for funding free software production and promotion projects, 
and continue using the subscription fees for running costs.  There 
should be a request for comments about a suggested method of doing 
that in the near future.  I think that Marc is currently researching 
methods used by other groups.  As always, if there is a particularly 
good example that someone would like to point to, either email Marc or 
post to this list.

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