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I appreciate your response, and would argue that the website is still lacking transparency. As is theres no evidence that the org owns the domain, or that the

I appreciate your response, and would argue that the website is still lacking transparency. As is theres no evidence that the org owns the domain, or that the org even exists. Thats worrying, and if awareness was higher, its possible people wouldnt be migrating there - especially given the reason for the move in the first place. I personally dont care for all this drama - I have a few small rooms on freenode, and am also looking to migrate - but I dont want to follow the drama...

CaptArmchair 5y ago
For what it's worth: This organisation is a "ideell förening" under Swedish law. > In Sweden there are two kinds of associations: the voluntary association (ideell förening) and the economic association (ekonomisk förening). The second one is a cooperative company and must be registered with the authorities to become a legal entity. The first one is a member-based nonprofit organization and is formed without formal registration. The main steps in creating a voluntary association are explained here. > Once properly created, the voluntary association of course has to follow the tax law and other laws and rules established by the government. But it also has to follow the unwritten rules and traditions of Swedish voluntary organizations (god föreningssed) which guide how the organization should be run, how it makes decisions and so on. > ... > The association is a legal entity, but needs to apply to the tax authorities for a registration number, which is needed for tax reasons but also when opening a bank account or hiring an office and so on. http://www.voluntarius.com/How-to-create-a-voluntary-association-in-Sweden.htm http://www.voluntarius.com/How-to-create-a-voluntary-associa... In essence, the organisation proper isn't formally registered or incorporated (e.g. via a notary public) but it will be registered under Swedish tax law. The latter part is probably still being processed by the administrative paper mills.

CaptArmchair 5y ago

For what it's worth: This organisation is a "ideell förening" under Swedish law. > In Sweden there are two kinds of associations: the voluntary association (ideell förening) and the economic association (ekonomisk förening). The second one is a cooperative company and must be registered with the authorities to become a legal entity. The first one is a member-based nonprofit organization and is formed without formal registration. The main steps in creating a voluntary association are explained here. > Once properly created, the voluntary association of course has to follow the tax law and other laws and rules established by the government. But it also has to follow the unwritten rules and traditions of Swedish voluntary organizations (god föreningssed) which guide how the organization should be run, how it makes decisions and so on. > ... > The association is a legal entity, but needs to apply to the tax authorities for a registration number, which is needed for tax reasons but also when opening a bank account or hiring an office and so on. http://www.voluntarius.com/How-to-create-a-voluntary-association-in-Sweden.htm http://www.voluntarius.com/How-to-create-a-voluntary-associa... In essence, the organisation proper isn't formally registered or incorporated (e.g. via a notary public) but it will be registered under Swedish tax law. The latter part is probably still being processed by the administrative paper mills.