[Foundation-l] PD-art and official "position of the WMF"

Thu Aug 21 00:33:58 UTC 2008

> In my opinion, this is mistaken on many levels.  Regardless of his
> intentions, Erik Möller does not have the authority to speak for the
> WMF.  If the board does /intend/ to make this statement, a binding
> resolution would be a much better means.

I disagree, as a senior member of the foundation (either as a board
member or as Vice-ED or whatever his current title is now - I'm not
sure when the statement was made), he can certainly act as
spokesperson for the foundation. If what he said doesn't fit the
foundation's official position then it's an matter for internal
disciplinary procedures, but I've seen nothing to suggest he was
incorrect.