[okfn-discuss] New crowdfunding system in the works exclusively for Free/Libre/Open resources

[Bastien]

Aaron Wolf <wolftune at gmail.com> writes:

> My concern is that if someone likes our
> funding ideas but doesn't care about Free/Open, they could set up a
> rival site (or existing systems with lots of clout could implement an
> option to function like us) but without the Free/Open requirement!
> This would diminish our unique qualities.

Don't worry about this.  Your unique qualities would precisely be to 
dedicate your project to free softwares/contents, reaching those who
think they are of specific value to the society (compared with other
products with more restrictive licensing.)

-- 
 Bastien