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

[Tim Sutton]

Hi

On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM, Martin Dobias <wonder.sk at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 5:17 PM, Gary Sherman <gsherman at geoapt.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>
> Maybe it would be sufficient not to publish links to the donors? That
> should make QGIS less attractive for those looking for backlinks.
>
> Checking whether someone is a legitimate user of QGIS or not seems
> ridiculous to me ... mailing "XY Real Estate" company with a question:
> "do you use QGIS for managing of real estates or do you only want a
> cheap advertisement?"
>
> Equally a legitimate GIS company might donate just to make itself more visible!
>

Yes that would probably do it.

Regards

Tim

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> Martin
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