Re: Quick/small Friends of GNOME change

[Roberto Galoppini <roberto galoppini gmail com>]

2009/2/4 Dave Neary <dneary gnome org>:
> Hi,
>
> Roberto Galoppini wrote:
> > I don't think it's a good idea, all in all you're giving
> > philantropists a public recognition and a gift. They are special to
> > us, therefore they are special for us.
>
> Stormy is saying that "Philanthropist" shouldn't be "Rich moneybags who
> gives us an annual $1M grant" but "Anyone who gives a little".

I got it, and I don't think it's a good idea. For two reasons: we are
actually redefining the meaning of a word, we are not encouraging
people to be philantropists (actual meaning).

> That's certainly a valid change to make, but might surprise people -
> it's not like there are a lot of people lining up to give Philanthropist
> level donations, but you'd at least like people who are considering it
> to know that it's an option ;)

Right. I think we shouldn't lower to much our expectation, only set
them at a resonable level.

> That said, I suspect that all personal donations over $10,000 will come
> through sollicitations rather than unsollicited donations.

I bet you're right!

R
> Cheers,
> Dave.
>
> --
> Dave Neary
> GNOME Foundation member
> dneary gnome org