[sudo-discuss] Dealing with funding

[Marc Juul]

On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM, David Keenan <dkeenan44 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree with batkid - and marc, in spirit - but I think it IS okay to
> accept recurring monies, *we* just have to be prepared to not compromise
> on any principles - if this hypothetical/non-hypothetical
> grant/donation-giving entity or entities defund us, that's their
> prerogative. If they try to influence us, then it's up to refuse their
> money at that time, or tell them to f off.
>

Ok. I think I actually made a mistake in bringing this up at all, since it
totally _is_ hypothetical so we shouldn't worry about it until we have to.
Also, I like your point.


> In other words, it's on *us* to keep a grip on our principles, and not
> *let* outside forces unduly influence us...we do this through statements
> of principle, bylaws, consensus-based decision-making, etc.
>
> Money is fucking scary. I really feel that way. But let's see if we are
> strong enough to control it, rather than the other way around, provided we
> one day have enough cash to worry about its sauron-like influences
>
> David
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> On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 3:44 PM, The Batkid <batkid at gmx.com> wrote:
>
>> > Would like to return to the idea that we should be generating other
>> revenue
>> > streams into the picture of whatever standardized reporting format we
>> choose.
>>
>> The simplest, most efficient, and most rewarding revenue stream is
>> if members sign up for auto pay of their membership dues.
>> That's really all there is to it.
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