[Qgis-psc] Fwd: Re: Sponsoring Quantum GIS

[Gary Sherman]

On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:04 PM, Paolo Cavallini wrote:

> OK, I think we have been trapped.
> foliovision.com is a web advertising company. the guy has found a cheap way of advertising.
> I think we must take a clear resolution now.
> thoughts?

This is why I originally asked their motivation and use of QGIS. I think it cheapens QGIS when we are willing to link farm for anyone with a few dollars. I suggest we accept donations from people/organizations that are legitimate users or supporters of FOSS, including GIS. Using our web infrastructure to increase search engine rankings leaves a foul taste in my mouth...

I suggest returning the money and establishing published guidelines for donations.

-gary


> 
> -------- Messaggio originale --------
> Oggetto:	Re: Sponsoring Quantum GIS
> Data:	Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:21:18 +0200
> Mittente:	Ján Andrejko <jan.andrejko at foliovision.com>
> Rispondi-a:	jan.andrejko at foliovision.com
> Organizzazione:	Foliovision
> A:	cavallini at faunalia.it
> 
> Hi Paolo,
> 
> sending the $500 donation via Alec Kinnear. Here again is the list of our contributing clients:
> 
> Julie Kinnear Toronto Houses
> David Tsegai Calgary Real Estate
> Heather Hadden Toronto Realtor
> Jamie Sarner Toronto Real Estate
> Lorne S. Marr Life Insurance Canada 
> 
> Thanks so much and keep up the great work on Quantun GIS!
> 
> All the best, 
> 
> Jan Andrejko
> 
> On 1. október 2011 13:17:53, Paolo Cavallini wrote:
>> 
>> Il 30/09/2011 16:52, Ján Andrejko ha scritto:
>>> 
>>> Hi Paolo,
>>> 
>>> Sorry about the delay in sending the donation, but I had had to empty my PayPal
>>> account for other business reasons and I haven't realized it until I tried to send
>>> you the donations. I hope it's OK if I pay you next week. I'll let you know so you
>>> can update the site.
>> 
>> 
>> No problem, waiting.
>> All the best, and thanks again.
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