• Hominine
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    335 days ago

    How can you be “independent” if you have sponsors? All sponsorships are in the form of unrestricted donations. Board seats and other forms of influence are not for sale.

    …per the FAQ.

    • @refalo
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      175 days ago

      influence exists whether they want it to or not.

      • Snot Flickerman
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        105 days ago

        Exactly. When the person who holds your purse strings decides they don’t like something, they can influence you by simply… taking away your financial backing.