TR: [WikiFR-l] Re: Mirror of French WP in Paris

Mer 12 Nov 13:40:00 UTC 2003

Je copie la réponse de Jimmy à mes arguments, je pensais l'avoir envoyé sur wiki-fr, excusez moi de l'erreur.

Shaihulud

-----Message d'origine-----
De : Jimmy Wales [mailto:jwales at bomis.com]
Envoyé : mercredi 12 novembre 2003 14:03
À : Constans, Camille (C.C.)
Objet : Re: [WikiFR-l] Re: Mirror of French WP in Paris

Constans, Camille (C.C.) wrote:
> I would like to add something, in France we can get some money from
>cultural part of our government. But for that, wikipedia must exist in
>France.

For varius reasons having to do primarily with the independence of
Wikipedia, I'm very uncomfortable with accepting government funding.

I am not saying that I would never do it, but in essence, I think that
such funding is morally suspect.  We are a *voluntary* effort, and
money from governments is stolen money, taken from people by force.
This is contrary to my personal philosophy.

> And when we'll go to some newspaper to be known, less people will be
>interested if only an americain foundation exists. Today when i heard
>talking about wikipedia in news, it's for www.wikipedia.org and not
>for fr.wikipedia.org.
>
> I dont said that because I dont like USA, I work in a USA company :)

*nod* I understand.  I think that none of us have those kinds of
opinions, or if we do they are only vague and general, stemming from
the overall world situation or whatever.  I think it's wise for us to
consider the opinions of the general French public, though, and if it
matters, we should address it in a thoughtful manner.