But I will not support a foundation using the
Wikimedia name that
might *or might not* send money to the international organization, and
that might serve as a way for some people (not you, I am speaking 30
years in the future) to split the project or use it to make a
lucrative income for themselves without regard to the overall goals of
the international community.
The last point should never happen, since it is not allowed to use the money
in another manner as discribed in the statute of the "e.V.". If we change the
statute (which is not that easy itself, since most members have to vote for
the changes), we risk to lose the ability to collect money tax-free, in
particular if we change it to make a lucrative income for ourselves.
I don't know if there is a way to make a contract, that the "e.V." is
allowed
to use the name "Wikimedia" as long as you allow this. (may someone should
research this)
May that would be a solution for you, Jimbo?
Ivo Köthnig