[nycbug-talk] Important about finances of FBSD
Pete Wright
pete
Tue Dec 21 18:08:05 EST 2004
On Tue, Dec 21, 2004 at 06:04:21PM -0500, Marc Spitzer wrote:
> > > Why can't people give whatever they think is fair and be done with it?
> > > Why does this have to be turned into a telethon? We all have the
> > > links needed to donate so why not leave it at that.
> >
> > Well, they should've brought this up sooner, cause raising 30k in less
> > than two weeks almost requires a sort of telethon to get the
> > information out to the right number of people.
> >
> > Even if they don't make it, I'm sure they would win the appeal. The
> > real problem is just that the appeal process is probably a pain in the
> > ass and will incur a lot of lawyer fees. Given their financial
> > statement, they can certainly afford this, but the money is better
> > spent on FreeBSD.
> >
> > -bob
>
> I am not arguing about getting the word out, that has been done. But
> this focus on recognition instead of just do the right thing and move
> on seem, well for want of a better word, childish. From past
> experience people on this list have deep pockets and are not afraid to
> use them. If you think something is the right thing to do then do it
> and be done.
>
here here! thank you mark! just do it, or don't do it.
george thanks for bringing this topic up and getting the word out too!
-p
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