On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 10:54 AM, Todd Allen <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > > > So claiming that it's "assuming bad faith" to notice this and say so > > comes across as disingenuous. > > > > That is exactly my intent. I don't mean to imply WMF is acting with malice > here. However, in this instance, a technological change would cause a > significant shift in the principles and ethics behind what we do. So rather > than focusing on technology, the question should be whether free content > should be removed as a fundamental principle of our movement. Functionally, > that is what this proposal, if implemented, would do. > > Otherwise, exactly as David explained, corrosion to that principle slips in > by the back door, whether by accident or design. If we want to ask that > question, ask it directly. > > Thanks for the clarification. I hereby withdraw my issue about motives. It is indeed a good question. It just stinks it's happening in so many places :) There is a video RFC office hours today (Thursday) at 1900 UTC! Please do join. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IRC_office_hours#Upcoming_office_hours Unfortunately I have another engagement or I'd absolutely be there. -Andrew _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe>
