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> The thought is appreciated, but if you're talking about funds donated to GNU Octave, I don't think that'd be appropriate. The funds were donated to the FSF f
by jordigh 12y ago
> The thought is appreciated, but if you're talking about funds donated to GNU Octave, I don't think that'd be appropriate.
The funds were donated to the FSF for Octave. However, many of us in Octave use Gnome, so I could see a point in saying that we in Octave need to ensure that Gnome works well for us. Also, we collect the funds in a rather ambiguous language, without any promise of how they will be spent, within the boundaries of the FSF's 503(c).
> One thing you could do: we'd appreciate it if you promoted the campaign further across other projects, such as via the news feeds and social media accounts of those projects.
We don't have much of a web presence, but I'll promote the Gnome problem in whatever scanty resources we have. Of course, the FSF is also doing this for you, right?
- WoodenChair 12y ago> The funds were donated to the FSF for Octave. However, many of us in Octave use Gnome, so I could see a point in saying that we in Octave need to ensure that Gnome works well for us. Also, we collect the funds in a rather ambiguous language, without any promise of how they will be spent, within the boundaries of the FSF's 503(c). I know your intent is good, but reading things like this make me less likely to donate to free software projects without strong management. You should take the intent of the donor into more consideration than what you think is fair use, even if your language is somewhat ambiguous.
- jordigh 12y agoWell, rest assured, Gnome doesn't want our funds, and I probably can't make a case for spending them this way either. It was just a thought. So far all we've done with them is fund developer conferences (travel expenses and the like).