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

[Tim Sutton]

Hi

On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 10:17 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.
>

+1 I agree with Gary - lets give them the money back and try to accept
legitimate users only.

(Somewhat ironically I just added google ads to my home page and
already find myself to be a seller of lifting rigging and lashing
equipment)

Regards

Tim

> -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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